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Borgella Family History

Borgella Surname Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname which originates from the southwestern France is rare in France.

It was brought to the US from Haiti where it is most common and also from the Dominican Republic.

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


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Where is the Borgella family from?

You can see how Borgella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borgella families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borgella families in 1880.
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What did your Borgella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgella. 34% of Borgella men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Borgella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgella 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Borgella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borgella. For the veterans among your Borgella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgella lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Borgella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borgella in 1980 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgella 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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