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Borskey Family History

Borskey 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: Worsley, Barsky, Horsley, Berkey, Borstel, Bursley, Bosley, Dorsey

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Where is the Borskey family from?

You can see how Borskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borskey families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borskey's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Borskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bridge Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borskey. 100% of Borskey men worked as a Bridge Carpenter.

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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

  • Bridge Carpenter
    100%

What Borskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Borskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borskey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Borskey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Borskey. For the veterans among your Borskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borskey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Borskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Borskey in 1971 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borskey 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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