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Borrey Family History

Borrey 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: Borre, Forrey, Torrey, Morrey, Berrey, Barre, Borel, Torre, Berry

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Where is the Borrey family from?

You can see how Borrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Borrey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Borrey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Borrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrey 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 Borrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borrey. 100% of Borrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Borrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Borrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrey 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Borrey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Borrey. For the veterans among your Borrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Borrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Borrey in 1967 was 86, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrey 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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