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Borowiak Family History

Borowiak Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Borowy ‘forester’.

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


Similar surnames: Borowicz, Borowiec, Jozwiak, Sobkowiak, Borak, Borowski, Janowiak

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Where is the Borowiak family from?

You can see how Borowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borowiak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borowiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Borowiak families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Borowiak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borowiak families in 1880.
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What did your Borowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borowiak. 27% of Borowiak men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Borowiak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borowiak were Farm Laborer and Packer. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Assembler
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Bench Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Packer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borowiak 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Borowiak. 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 683 military records available for the last name Borowiak. For the veterans among your Borowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borowiak lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Borowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borowiak in 1944 was 28, and 58 in 2004.

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