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Borsh Family History

Borsh Name 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: Borst, Borth, Borsch, Bors, Borish, Borsa, Barsh, Bosh, Borah, Borash

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Where is the Borsh family from?

You can see how Borsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Borsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Borsh families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Borsh's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Borsh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borsh 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 Borsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borsh. 37% of Borsh men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Borsh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borsh were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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What Borsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borsh 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Borsh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 187 military records available for the last name Borsh. For the veterans among your Borsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borsh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Borsh in 1963 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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