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Borsay Family History

Borsay Surname Meaning

see Bursey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Borsay family from?

You can see how Borsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Borsay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Borsay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borsay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borsay families in 1891.
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What did your Borsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borsay. 65% of Borsay 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
    65%
  • Cotton Weaver
    22%
  • Comber Tenter Cotton Mill
    15%

What Borsay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Borsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsay 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Borsay. 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 35 military records available for the last name Borsay. For the veterans among your Borsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Borsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Borsay in 1975 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsay 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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