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Borras Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Bouras, Borris, Borges, Bordas, Torres, Boers, Barnas, Porras, Barras

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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 1911 there were 6 Borras families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Borras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borras families in 1911.
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What did your Borras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borras. 24% of Borras men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Borras women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borras were Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Helper
    18%
  • Elevator Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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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 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 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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