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Borra Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish: metonymic occupational name or nickname from borra (from Late Latin burra) ‘coarse woolen cloth’ or in Spanish possibly also from the same word in the sense ‘young sheep’. Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Hindi name of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Barra, Borre, Bora, Borr, Barba, Bouras, Porro, Corra, Berra, Borja

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Where is the Borra family from?

You can see how Borra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Borra families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borra families in 1891.
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What did your Borra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borra. 50% of Borra men worked as a Cook and 82% of Borra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borra were Waiter and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borra 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Borra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 272 military records available for the last name Borra. For the veterans among your Borra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borra lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Borra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borra in 1954 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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