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Borovoy Family History

Borovoy 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: Borowy, Boros, Brook, Broady, Dorothy, Borgo, Borofsky, Broom, Booton

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Where is the Borovoy family from?

You can see how Borovoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borovoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Borovoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Borovoy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borovoy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Borovoy families in 1920.
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What did your Borovoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Borovoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borovoy 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Borovoy. 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 29 military records available for the last name Borovoy. For the veterans among your Borovoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borovoy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Borovoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borovoy in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

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