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Borkowsky Family History

Borkowsky 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: Borkowski, Borowsky, Borowski, Borofsky, Bonkowski, Korkowski

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Where is the Borkowsky family from?

You can see how Borkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borkowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Borkowsky families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Borkowsky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borkowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Factory Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borkowsky. 100% of Borkowsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Borkowsky women worked as a Factory Work. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Borkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkowsky 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Borkowsky. 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 211 military records available for the last name Borkowsky. For the veterans among your Borkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkowsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Borkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borkowsky in 1959 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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