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Borkowitz Family History

Borkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Borowitz, Horowitz, Borowicz, Moskowitz, Berkovitz

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Where is the Borkowitz family from?

You can see how Borkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borkowitz family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borkowitz's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Borkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Borkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkowitz 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Borkowitz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Borkowitz. For the veterans among your Borkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkowitz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Borkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Borkowitz in 1951 was 44, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkowitz 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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