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Borowick Family History

Borowick 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: Borowicz, Borowiak, Barwick, Borthwick, Berwick, Norwick, Bostwick

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Where is the Borowick family from?

You can see how Borowick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borowick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borowick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Borowick family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Borowick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Borowick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borowick 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 Borowick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borowick. 50% of Borowick men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Borowick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borowick were Manager and New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Borowick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Borowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borowick 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Borowick. 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 151 military records available for the last name Borowick. For the veterans among your Borowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borowick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Borowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Borowick in 1956 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borowick 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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