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Borost Family History

Borost 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: Boros, Borst, Brost, Boris, Brust, Baros, Horst, Trost, Prost, Orosz

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Where is the Borost family from?

You can see how Borost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borost families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Borost family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Borost's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borost ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Borost ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Borost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borost 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Borost. 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 3 military records available for the last name Borost. For the veterans among your Borost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borost lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Borost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Borost in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 1991.

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