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Borrowman Family History

Borrowman Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian and Dumfriesshire): status name from Middle English burghman borughman (Old English burhmann) ‘inhabitant of a (fortified) town’ (see Burke)

especially one holding land or buildings by burgage (see Burgess).

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


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Where is the Borrowman family from?

You can see how Borrowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borrowman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 40 Borrowman families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Borrowman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borrowman families in 1911.
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What did your Borrowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borrowman. 70% of Borrowman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Borrowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrowman 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Borrowman. 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 520 military records available for the last name Borrowman. For the veterans among your Borrowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrowman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Borrowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borrowman in 1958 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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