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Borecky Family History

Borecky 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: Borecki, Borek, Bobeck, Borck, Boeck, Gorecki, Borucki, Breck

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Where is the Borecky family from?

You can see how Borecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borecky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borecky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Borecky families living in Kansas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Borecky's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Borecky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borecky 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 Borecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borecky. 23% of Borecky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Borecky women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borecky were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Borecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Borecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borecky 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Borecky. 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 399 military records available for the last name Borecky. For the veterans among your Borecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borecky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Borecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borecky in 1967 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borecky 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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