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Boruston Family History

Boruston 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: Burston, Ruston, Boston, Houston, Bouton, Bruton, Forston, Brunton

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Where is the Boruston family from?

You can see how Boruston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boruston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Boruston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boruston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boruston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boruston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Boruston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boruston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boruston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boruston. For the veterans among your Boruston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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