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Borrella Family History

Borrella 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: Borrello, Borrell, Borrelli, Borella, Barrella, Burrell, Gorrell

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Where is the Borrella family from?

You can see how Borrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Borrella families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Borrella's in USA. California had the highest population of Borrella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrella 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 Borrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borrella. 100% of Borrella women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Borrella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Borrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrella 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Borrella. 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 21 military records available for the last name Borrella. For the veterans among your Borrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrella lifespan?

Average Borrella life expectancy in 1986 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borrella 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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