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Borsa Name Meaning

Italian: probably a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of bags from borsa ‘bag’.

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


Similar surnames: Bors, Borsari, Barca, Borel, Borra, Bomba, Dorsa, Bosso, Boros, Boza

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Where is the Borsa family from?

You can see how Borsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Borsa families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 82% of all the recorded Borsa's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Borsa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borsa. 78% of Borsa men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laundryman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsa 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Borsa. 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 199 military records available for the last name Borsa. For the veterans among your Borsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Borsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borsa in 1955 was 34, and 94 in 2004.

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