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Borghi Family History

Borghi Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): variant of Borgo.

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


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Where is the Borghi family from?

You can see how Borghi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borghi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borghi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Borghi family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Borghi's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Borghi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borghi 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 Borghi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borghi. 37% of Borghi men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Borghi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borghi were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    37%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Nursemaid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Borghi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borghi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borghi 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Borghi. 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 274 military records available for the last name Borghi. For the veterans among your Borghi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borghi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Borghi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borghi in 1960 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borghi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borghi 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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