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Borisz Family History

Borisz Surname 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: Boris, Borish, Boros, Borst, Britz, Baris, Orosz, Doris, Moris

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Where is the Borisz family from?

You can see how Borisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borisz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Borisz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Borisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Borisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borisz 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Borisz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Borisz. For the veterans among your Borisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borisz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Borisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Borisz in 1972 was 76, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borisz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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