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Borunda Name Meaning

Basque: habitational name from the Burunda Valley in Navarre named with buru ‘peak summit’. This surname is very rare in Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Foronda, Orduna, Boruta, Branca, Koranda, Branda, Bunda, Bruna, Borda

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Where is the Borunda family from?

You can see how Borunda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borunda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borunda families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Borunda families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Borunda's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Borunda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borunda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borunda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borunda. 66% of Borunda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Borunda women worked as a Sorter. .

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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
    66%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borunda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borunda 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Borunda. 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 273 military records available for the last name Borunda. For the veterans among your Borunda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borunda lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Borunda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Borunda in 1956 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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