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Borwey Family History

Borwey 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: Borel, Barley, Torney, Bower, Dorney, Berley, Goewey, Borne, Morley

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Where is the Borwey family from?

You can see how Borwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borwey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borwey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borwey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwey 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 23 census records available for the last name Borwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Borwey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Borwey. For the veterans among your Borwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Borwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Borwey in 1981 was 52, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwey 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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