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Boretsky Family History

Boretsky 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: Zaretsky, Borofsky, Turetsky, Kopetsky, Borowsky, Barsky, Brodsky

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Where is the Boretsky family from?

You can see how Boretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boretsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boretsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Boretsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boretsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boretsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boretsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boretsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boretsky. 13% of Boretsky men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Boretsky women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Porter
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Boretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boretsky 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Boretsky. 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 85 military records available for the last name Boretsky. For the veterans among your Boretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boretsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Boretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boretsky in 1959 was 46, and 65 in 2003.

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