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Borsari Name Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a bag maker from borsaro an agent derivative of borsa ‘bag’.

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


Similar surnames: Borsa, Fornaro, Bersani, Bombara, Porcaro, Corsaro, Bordas, Bosak

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Where is the Borsari family from?

You can see how Borsari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Borsari families living in Massachusetts. This was about 36% of all the recorded Borsari's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Borsari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borsari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borsari. 43% of Borsari men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Borsari women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Plumber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Borsari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Borsari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsari 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Borsari. 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 133 military records available for the last name Borsari. For the veterans among your Borsari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsari lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Borsari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borsari in 1955 was 60, and 97 in 2004.

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