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Borras Family History

Borras Surname Meaning

Catalan (Borràs): from the personal name Borràs of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Borras family from?

You can see how Borras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Borras families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Borras's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Borras families in 1891.
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What did your Borras ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Publican and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borras. 100% of Borras men worked as a Publican and 79% of Borras 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Publican
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Private Means
    9%

What Borras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borras 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Borras. 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 345 military records available for the last name Borras. For the veterans among your Borras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borras lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Borras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Borras in 1945 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borras 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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