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Boriskie Family History

Boriskie 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: Borski, Briske, Briskin, Boroski, Briski, Boris, Borowski, Briscoe

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Where is the Boriskie family from?

You can see how Boriskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boriskie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boriskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boriskie families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boriskie's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Boriskie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boriskie 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 Boriskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boriskie. 58% of Boriskie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boriskie women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Boriskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Boriskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boriskie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boriskie. 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 121 military records available for the last name Boriskie. For the veterans among your Boriskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boriskie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Boriskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boriskie in 1965 was 75, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boriskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boriskie 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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