Origins of the Boorah surname
About the Boorahs
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Interesting facts about Boorah
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Boorah surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Boorahs most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Boorah first names?
Thomas
John
Catherine
Sarah
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Common jobs for Boorahs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Boorahs in 1921
House Keeper
2
Living On Own Means
1
No Occupation
1
Trained Nurse
1
Worsted Spinner
1
Common male occupations for Boorahs in 1921
Cordwainer
3
Carpenter
2
Fishmonger
2
Railway Labourer
2
Assistant Grocery & Rapery
1
