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Borrett Family History

Borrett Surname Meaning

see Burrett. see Burrard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Borrett family from?

You can see how Borrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Borrett families living in Suffolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Borrett's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Borrett families in 1891.
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What did your Borrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borrett. 17% of Borrett men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Borrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borrett were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Borrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrett 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Borrett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borrett. For the veterans among your Borrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Borrett in 1964 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrett 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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