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Borowsky Family History

Borowsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Borowski or Borofsky.

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


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Where is the Borowsky family from?

You can see how Borowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borowsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Borowsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Borowsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borowsky families in 1891.
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What did your Borowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borowsky. 18% of Borowsky men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Borowsky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borowsky were Farmer and House Wife.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • House Wife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borowsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borowsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Borowsky. For the veterans among your Borowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borowsky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Borowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borowsky in 1956 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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