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Borrow Family History

Borrow Surname Meaning

English: variant of Burrow. Compare Borow

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


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Where is the Borrow family from?

You can see how Borrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Borrow families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Borrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrow 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 Borrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borrow. 28% of Borrow men worked as a Bank Clerk and 74% of Borrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borrow were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Bank Clerk
    28%
  • Dock Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer Retired
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Borrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borrow. 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 Borrow. For the veterans among your Borrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borrow in 1964 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrow 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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