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Borro Family History

Borro Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borra, Porro, Borgo, Borre, Borr, Barro, Morro, Boro, Borror, Borron

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Where is the Borro family from?

You can see how Borro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Borro family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Borro's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Borro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borro. 43% of Borro men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Borro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borro 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Borro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Borro. For the veterans among your Borro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Borro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Borro in 1966 was 75, and 62 in 2000.

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