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Borla Family History

Borla Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bora, Bolla, Borra, Borja, Borda, Borza, Borsa, Borba, Boria, Borel

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Where is the Borla family from?

You can see how Borla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Borla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Borla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borla. 67% of Borla men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Borla women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borla were Farmer and Bench Work.

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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
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Bench Work
    40%

What Borla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Borla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borla 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Borla. 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 106 military records available for the last name Borla. For the veterans among your Borla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Borla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borla in 1964 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borla 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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