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Borela Family History

Borela 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: Borel, Barela, Borella, Borell, Bora, Bolla, Borra, Varela, Jokela

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Where is the Borela family from?

You can see how Borela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borela family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borela's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Borela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borela. 56% of Borela 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
    56%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Borela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borela 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Borela. 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 17 military records available for the last name Borela. For the veterans among your Borela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borela lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Borela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Borela in 1974 was 54, and 81 in 1980.

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