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Borror Family History

Borror Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bohrer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borror family from?

You can see how Borror families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borror family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borror families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Borror families living in Middlesex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Borror's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Borror families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borror 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 Borror ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borror. 35% of Borror men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Borror women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borror were Farm Laborer and House Work.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • House Work
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borror. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borror 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Borror. 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 862 military records available for the last name Borror. For the veterans among your Borror ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borror lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Borror life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borror in 1961 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borror 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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