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Borowitz Family History

Borowitz Surname Meaning

Jewish: Germanized form of Borowicz a habitational name from Borow in Poland. Compare Boroff.

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


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Where is the Borowitz family from?

You can see how Borowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borowitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Borowitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Borowitz family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Borowitz's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Borowitz families in 1880.
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What did your Borowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borowitz. 28% of Borowitz men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Borowitz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borowitz were Tailor and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borowitz 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Borowitz. 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 243 military records available for the last name Borowitz. For the veterans among your Borowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borowitz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Borowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Borowitz in 1959 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borowitz 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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