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Borgna Family History

Borgna Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from northern dialect borgna feminine of borgno ‘blind in one eye’ (from French borgne).

This surname is also found in southern France.

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


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Where is the Borgna family from?

You can see how Borgna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Borgna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Borgna families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Borgna's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Borgna families in 1920.
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What did your Borgna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borgna. 56% of Borgna men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Borgna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Borgna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgna 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Borgna. 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 81 military records available for the last name Borgna. For the veterans among your Borgna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Borgna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Borgna in 1965 was 60, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borgna 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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