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Boryer Family History

Boryer 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: Borner, Borger, Boyer, Border, Borer, Bowyer, Bouyer, Bryer, Porter

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Where is the Boryer family from?

You can see how Boryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boryer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boryer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Boryer families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boryer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Boryer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boryer 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 Boryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boilermaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boryer. 100% of Boryer men worked as a Boilermaker and 82% of Boryer 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

  • Boilermaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

What Boryer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boryer 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Boryer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Boryer. For the veterans among your Boryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boryer lifespan?

Average Boryer life expectancy in 2004 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boryer 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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