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Borwell Family History

Borwell Surname Meaning

see Burwell.

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


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Where is the Borwell family from?

You can see how Borwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Borwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Borwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Borwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Borwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwell 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 Borwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borwell. 100% of Borwell men worked as a Builders Plumber and 92% of Borwell 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

  • Builders Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Borwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwell 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Borwell. 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 168 military records available for the last name Borwell. For the veterans among your Borwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Borwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borwell in 1972 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwell 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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