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Boryk Family History

Boryk 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: Bork, Borek, Borak, Borck, Bryk, Borys, Borel, Boris, York, Bury

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Where is the Boryk family from?

You can see how Boryk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boryk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Boryk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 8 Boryk families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boryk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Boryk families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boryk 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 Boryk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Medical Doctor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Boryk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Boryk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boryk 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Boryk. 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 84 military records available for the last name Boryk. For the veterans among your Boryk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boryk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Boryk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Boryk in 1960 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boryk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boryk 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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