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Borches Family History

Borches Name 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: Borchers, Borcher, Borges, Bircher, Borghese, Boucher, Bores, Bouche

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Where is the Borches family from?

You can see how Borches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borches family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Borches families living in Missouri. This was about 37% of all the recorded Borches's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borches families in 1880.
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What did your Borches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borches. 50% of Borches 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Borches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borches 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Borches. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Borches. For the veterans among your Borches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borches lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Borches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borches in 1969 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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