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Borren Family History

Borren Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boren, Morren, Borre, Borden, Bohren, Forren, Boreen, Bogren, Barren

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Where is the Borren family from?

You can see how Borren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Borren families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Borren families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borren. 54% of Borren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Borren women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borren were Salesman and Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Borren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borren census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 154 immigration records available for the last name Borren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Borren. For the veterans among your Borren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Borren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Borren in 1969 was 68, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borren ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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