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Borella Family History

Borella Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Borello.

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


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Where is the Borella family from?

You can see how Borella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Borella families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Borella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borella families in 1891.
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What did your Borella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borella. 100% of Borella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borella 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Borella. 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 334 military records available for the last name Borella. For the veterans among your Borella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Borella in 1962 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borella 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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