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Borasso Family History

Borasso Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brass, Basso, Bosso, Barrasso, Borruso, Morasco, Brusso, Tomasso

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Where is the Borasso family from?

You can see how Borasso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borasso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borasso family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Borasso's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Borasso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borasso 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 Borasso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borasso. 100% of Borasso men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Borasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borasso 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Borasso. 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 4 military records available for the last name Borasso. For the veterans among your Borasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borasso lifespan?

Average Borasso life expectancy in 1981 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borasso 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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