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Borshay Family History

Borshay 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: Forshay, Worsham, Borstad, Forshaw, Borsa, Bershad, Forsha, Bowhay

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Where is the Borshay family from?

You can see how Borshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borshay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Borshay family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Borshay's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Borshay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borshay 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 Borshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borshay. 100% of Borshay men worked as a Peddler.

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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 1921

  • Peddler
    100%

What Borshay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Borshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borshay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Borshay. 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 80 military records available for the last name Borshay. For the veterans among your Borshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borshay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Borshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borshay in 1965 was 55, and 78 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borshay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borshay 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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