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Borkalow Family History

Borkalow 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: Barkalow, Burklow, Barklow, Barlow, Brumlow, Sokolow, Balow, Borow

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Where is the Borkalow family from?

You can see how Borkalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkalow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Borkalow family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Borkalow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Borkalow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkalow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Borkalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkalow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Borkalow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Borkalow. For the veterans among your Borkalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkalow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Borkalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borkalow in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkalow 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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