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Boreck Family History

Boreck 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: Borek, Bobeck, Borck, Boeck, Breck, Borecki, Beck, Borel, Brock

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Where is the Boreck family from?

You can see how Boreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boreck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boreck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boreck family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boreck's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Boreck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boreck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boreck. 100% of Boreck women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Boreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boreck 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Boreck. 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 52 military records available for the last name Boreck. For the veterans among your Boreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boreck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boreck in 1966 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

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