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Borsa Family History

Borsa Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of bags from borsa ‘bag’.

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


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Where is the Borsa family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borsa. 64% of Borsa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Borsa women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borsa were Molder and Factoryman.

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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
    64%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Molder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Factoryman
    50%

What Borsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsa 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Borsa. 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 199 military records available for the last name Borsa. For the veterans among your Borsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Borsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borsa in 1955 was 34, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsa 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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