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Basora Family History

Basora Surname Meaning

Catalan: variant of Besora a habitational name from a place so called in Lleida province Catalonia (Spain).

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


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Where is the Basora family from?

You can see how Basora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Basora families living in Texas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Basora's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Basora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Basora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Basora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Costurera was the top reported job for people in the USA named Basora. 100% of Basora women worked as a Costurera.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Basora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basora 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Basora. 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 94 military records available for the last name Basora. For the veterans among your Basora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basora lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Basora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Basora in 1964 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Basora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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