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Borril Family History

Borril 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: Borris, Borel, Boris, Morris, Norris, Borra, Norrie, Corrie, Corral

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Where is the Borril family from?

You can see how Borril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borril family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borril families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Borril families living in Denbighshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Borril's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Borril families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Borril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borril 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Borril. 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 2 military records available for the last name Borril. For the veterans among your Borril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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