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Early Origins of the Bursky family

The surname Bursky was first found in Warsaw, the largest province of Poland, formerly the principality of Mazovia. The Capital is the city of Warsaw. The main towns are Warsaw, Plock, Wloclawek, Zyrardow, Gostynin, Grojec and Kutno. Warsaw was chosen as the royal residence in the mid 16th century and became focal point of all culture of the Polish peoples. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Bursky family

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Bursky Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Borowicki, Borowinski, Borecki, Borucki, Burski, Borovitz, Borowitz, Borowetz, Borowits, Borowiec and many more.

Early Notables of the Bursky family

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Migration of the Bursky family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: individuals whose social, cultural and professional accomplishments were known on both sides of the Atlantic.


Triangle Waist Company
  • Miss Becky Bursky, American who was working at Triangle Waist Company factory at the Asch building in Greenwich Village on the 25th March 1911 when fire broke out; she survived the fire 1


  1. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (retrieved on 3rd August 2021.) Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire


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