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Borsellino Family History

Borsellino Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from borsellino ‘little purse’ ‘moneybag’

hence an occupational name for a purse maker

or perhaps a nickname for someone who was mean.

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


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Where is the Borsellino family from?

You can see how Borsellino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsellino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Borsellino families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borsellino's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Borsellino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsellino 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 Borsellino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borsellino. 62% of Borsellino men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Borsellino women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borsellino were Errand Boy and Operator.

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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
    62%
  • Auto Mechanic
    24%
  • Errand Boy
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Borsellino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Borsellino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsellino 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Borsellino. 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 213 military records available for the last name Borsellino. For the veterans among your Borsellino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsellino lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borsellino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borsellino in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsellino 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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