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Borrill Family History

Borrill Surname Meaning

see Burrell.

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


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Where is the Borrill family from?

You can see how Borrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Borrill families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Borrill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Borrill families in 1891.
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What did your Borrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borrill. 19% of Borrill men worked as a Farm Labourer and 75% of Borrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borrill were Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer (heavy Worker)
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Joiner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Borrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrill 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Borrill. 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 292 military records available for the last name Borrill. For the veterans among your Borrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Borrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borrill in 1968 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrill 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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