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Boras Family History

Boras 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: Boris, Boros, Bora, Bras, Buras, Bouras, Borak, Bors, Bolas, Boran

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Where is the Boras family from?

You can see how Boras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boras family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boras's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Boras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boras 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 Boras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boras. 38% of Boras men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boras women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boras were Owner and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Musician
    9%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boras 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Boras. 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 289 military records available for the last name Boras. For the veterans among your Boras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boras in 1965 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boras 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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