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Borsey Family History

Borsey Surname Meaning

see Bursey.

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


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Where is the Borsey family from?

You can see how Borsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Borsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Borsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsey 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 Borsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Coach Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borsey. 100% of Borsey men worked as a Foreman Coach Painter and 100% of Borsey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Foreman Coach Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Borsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Borsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsey 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Borsey. 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 151 military records available for the last name Borsey. For the veterans among your Borsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borsey in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsey 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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