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Boernke Family History

Boernke 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: Boehnke, Berke, Bourne, Borne, Boenker, Boehmke, Borke, Boehlke

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Where is the Boernke family from?

You can see how Boernke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boernke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boernke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Boernke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Boernke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boernke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boernke 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 Boernke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boernke. 100% of Boernke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Boernke women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Boernke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Boernke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boernke 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boernke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Boernke. For the veterans among your Boernke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boernke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boernke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boernke in 1963 was 83, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boernke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boernke 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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