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Bory Family History

Bory 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: Bury, Bora, Body, Borg, Bork, Ory, Lory, Mory, Bors, Born

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Where is the Bory family from?

You can see how Bory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bory families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bory's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bory 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 Bory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bory. 16% of Bory men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bory women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bory were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Bory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bory 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Bory. 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 371 military records available for the last name Bory. For the veterans among your Bory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bory in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bory 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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