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Borowiec Family History

Borowiec Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of Borowy ‘forester’.

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


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Where is the Borowiec family from?

You can see how Borowiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borowiec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borowiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Borowiec families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Borowiec's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Borowiec families in 1880.
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What did your Borowiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coil Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borowiec. 34% of Borowiec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Borowiec women worked as a Coil Winder.

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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
    34%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coil Winder
    100%

What Borowiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Borowiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borowiec 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Borowiec. 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 495 military records available for the last name Borowiec. For the veterans among your Borowiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borowiec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borowiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Borowiec in 1962 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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