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Borovsky Family History

Borovsky Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Borovský); Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called with Slavic bor ‘pine forest’.

For example, Borová in Slovakia and Czechia exemplify this naming convention.

Related names include Jewish Borofsky and Polish Borowski.

Such names reflect a connection to geographical features, in this case, forested areas.

Additionally, other variations such as Brosky also share similar origins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borovsky family from?

You can see how Borovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Borovsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Borovsky's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Borovsky families in 1920.
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What did your Borovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borovsky. 28% of Borovsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Borovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borovsky 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Borovsky. 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 242 military records available for the last name Borovsky. For the veterans among your Borovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borovsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Borovsky in 1962 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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