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Borao Family History

Borao Surname 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: Bora, Borak, Borgo, Boran, Boro, Boram, Borah, Bao, Borel, Boris

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Where is the Borao family from?

You can see how Borao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borao family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Borao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Borao family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borao's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Borao families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Borao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borao 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Borao. 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 8 military records available for the last name Borao. For the veterans among your Borao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borao lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Borao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borao in 1972 was 80, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borao 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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