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Bornowski Family History

Bornowski 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: Borowski, Borkowski, Tarnowski, Zborowski, Baranowski, Orlowski

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Where is the Bornowski family from?

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

What did your Bornowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bornowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bornowski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bornowski. 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 181 military records available for the last name Bornowski. For the veterans among your Bornowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bornowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bornowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bornowski in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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