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Borruso Family History

Borruso Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably from the Arabic personal name Abū-ru'ūs.

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


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Where is the Borruso family from?

You can see how Borruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borruso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Borruso families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Borruso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borruso families in 1920.
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What did your Borruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borruso. 30% of Borruso men worked as a Presser and 50% of Borruso women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borruso were Fisherman and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Presser
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Fisherman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Borruso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Borruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borruso 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Borruso. 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 224 military records available for the last name Borruso. For the veterans among your Borruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borruso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borruso in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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