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Borwick Family History

Borwick Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: habitational name from either of two places called Borwick (in Orkney and in Lancashire).

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


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Where is the Borwick family from?

You can see how Borwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Borwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Borwick families living in Westmorland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Borwick's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Borwick families in 1891.
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What did your Borwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borwick. 34% of Borwick men worked as a Gardener (heavy Worker) and 81% of Borwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borwick were General Labourer and Boarding House Keeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener (heavy Worker)
    34%
  • Baking Powder Manufacturer Retired
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Borwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwick 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 Borwick. 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 366 military records available for the last name Borwick. For the veterans among your Borwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Borwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borwick in 1951 was 21, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwick 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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