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Borey Family History

Borey Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from bora, a word of Celtic origin denoting a hollow place or a hole.

It can also be a habitational name from Borey, a place in Haute-Saône derived from the same word.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borey family from?

You can see how Borey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Borey families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Borey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borey 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 Borey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borey. 34% of Borey men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Borey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borey were Electrician and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borey 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Borey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Borey. For the veterans among your Borey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Borey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Borey in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borey 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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