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Borkowicz Family History

Borkowicz 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: Borowicz, Berkowitz, Borowitz, Markowicz, Bartkowicz, Lewkowicz

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Where is the Borkowicz family from?

You can see how Borkowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkowicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borkowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Borkowicz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borkowicz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borkowicz families in 1880.
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What did your Borkowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borkowicz. 72% of Borkowicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Printer
    15%
  • Grinder
    15%

What Borkowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Borkowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkowicz 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Borkowicz. 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 144 military records available for the last name Borkowicz. For the veterans among your Borkowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkowicz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Borkowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Borkowicz in 1959 was 29, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkowicz 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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