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Boruff Family History

Boruff Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of German Bogenrief.

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


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Where is the Boruff family from?

You can see how Boruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boruff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boruff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boruff families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boruff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boruff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boruff 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 Boruff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boruff. 24% of Boruff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boruff women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boruff were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boruff 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Boruff. 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 636 military records available for the last name Boruff. For the veterans among your Boruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boruff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boruff in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boruff 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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