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Borisch Family History

Borisch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian and Slovak Boriš or Bóriš (see Boris)

and probably also of the Polish cognate Boryś (see Borys).

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


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Where is the Borisch family from?

You can see how Borisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Borisch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borisch 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 Borisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borisch. 50% of Borisch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Borisch women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Heel Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Borisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Borisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borisch 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Borisch. 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 184 military records available for the last name Borisch. For the veterans among your Borisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Borisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borisch in 1962 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borisch 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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