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Borgia Family History

Borgia Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Borgia a place in Catanzaro province or from Borja in Spain (see Borja).

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


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You can see how Borgia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borgia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Borgia family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borgia families in 1891.
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What did your Borgia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borgia. 100% of Borgia 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Borgia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borgia. 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 700 military records available for the last name Borgia. For the veterans among your Borgia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Borgia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Borgia in 1952 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgia 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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