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Borse Family History

Borse 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: Borst, Corse, Borne, Gorse, Bosse, Borde, Bors, Borge, Borke, Borre

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Where is the Borse family from?

You can see how Borse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Borse families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Borse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borse 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 Borse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borse. 24% of Borse men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Borse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borse were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Borse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borse 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Borse. 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 737 military records available for the last name Borse. For the veterans among your Borse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Borse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Borse in 1965 was 58, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borse 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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