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Borys Family History

Borys Surname Meaning

Polish (also Boryś) Ukrainian and Rusyn: from the personal name Borys an equivalent of Boris.

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


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Where is the Borys family from?

You can see how Borys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Borys families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Borys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borys families in 1891.
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What did your Borys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borys. 29% of Borys men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Borys women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borys were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Winder
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borys. 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 611 military records available for the last name Borys. For the veterans among your Borys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borys lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Borys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Borys in 1947 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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