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Borba Family History

Borba Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Borba for example in Alentejo.

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


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Where is the Borba family from?

You can see how Borba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Borba families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Borba's in USA. California had the highest population of Borba families in 1880.
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What did your Borba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borba. 25% of Borba men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Borba women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borba were Dairyman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Milker
    8%
  • Dairyman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borba 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Borba. 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 538 military records available for the last name Borba. For the veterans among your Borba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borba lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Borba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Borba in 1953 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borba 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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