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Origins of the Borstel surname

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About the Borstels

We have a total number of 81 records for people with the last name Borstel.

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Where do most Borstels live?

In 1921, most Borstels lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Borstels

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 52 records for the Borstel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1901.

Who were Borstels most likely to marry?

Troxells

&

Kocks

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Borstels.

What are the most common Borstel first names?

  • Helmut
  • William
  • Anna
  • Hannah

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Common jobs for Borstels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Borstels in 1921
Cook Domestic

1

Nurse

1

Teacher German

1

Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Borstels in 1921
Cigar Maker

3

A B Seaman

1

Able Seaman

1

Apprentices To Other Trades

1

Barbers Assistant

1

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