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Borella Family History

Borella Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Borello.

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


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Where is the Borella family from?

You can see how Borella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Borella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Borella families living in Washington. This was about 64% of all the recorded Borella's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Borella families in 1880.
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What did your Borella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borella. 27% of Borella men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Borella women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borella were Truck Driver and Press 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
    27%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Press Operator
    11%

What Borella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borella 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Borella. 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 334 military records available for the last name Borella. For the veterans among your Borella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Borella in 1962 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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