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Borsky Family History

Borsky 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: Barsky, Borski, Gorsky, Dorsky, Borst, Brodsky, Bork, Borek, Borak

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Where is the Borsky family from?

You can see how Borsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Borsky families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Borsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsky 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 Borsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borsky. 18% of Borsky men worked as an Owner and 100% of Borsky women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Owner
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Adsebest
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Borsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Borsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsky 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Borsky. 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 477 military records available for the last name Borsky. For the veterans among your Borsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Borsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Borsky in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borsky 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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