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Boria Family History

Boria Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from boria ‘vainglory haughtiness; pomp’. Catalan (Bòria): topographic name from bòria ‘farmstead’.

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


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Where is the Boria family from?

You can see how Boria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boria family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Boria families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boria's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Boria families in 1911.
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What did your Boria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boria. 31% of Boria men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Boria women worked as a 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

  • Jornalero
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Lithographer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boria 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Boria. 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 389 military records available for the last name Boria. For the veterans among your Boria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boria lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boria in 1963 was 60, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boria 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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