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Borack Family History

Borack 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: Boback, Borak, Brack, Borck, Burack, Boyack, Horack, Black, Brock

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Where is the Borack family from?

You can see how Borack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Borack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Borack families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Borack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borack. 32% of Borack men worked as a Painter and 38% of Borack women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borack were Maintenance Man and Housewife. .

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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

  • Painter
    32%
  • Tailor
    32%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Maintenance Man
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borack 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Borack. 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 146 military records available for the last name Borack. For the veterans among your Borack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borack in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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