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Borjas Name Meaning

Catalan: Castilianized form of Borges . Spanish: variant (plural) of Borja .

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


Similar surnames: Bordes, Bordas, Borges, Gorgas, Coreas, Borris, Barbas, Bora, Boros

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Where is the Borjas family from?

You can see how Borjas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borjas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borjas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Borjas families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Borjas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borjas families in 1911.
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What did your Borjas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borjas. 80% of Borjas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Borjas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borjas were Farm Labor and Laundress. .

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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
    80%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • None
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borjas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borjas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borjas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Borjas. For the veterans among your Borjas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borjas lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Borjas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Borjas in 1952 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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