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Borlisch Family History

Borlisch 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: Borsch, Borish, Bolich, Borich, Orlich, Bollich, Breisch, Boris

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Where is the Borlisch family from?

You can see how Borlisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borlisch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Borlisch family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Borlisch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Borlisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borlisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borlisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borlisch. 50% of Borlisch men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Borlisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Borlisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borlisch 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Borlisch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Borlisch. For the veterans among your Borlisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borlisch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Borlisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Borlisch in 1970 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borlisch 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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