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Borken Family History

Borken 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: Morken, Boren, Borke, Borden, Boyken, Boreen, Berken, Burken, Borgen

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Where is the Borken family from?

You can see how Borken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Borken families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Borken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borken 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 Borken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Jactory Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borken. 72% of Borken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Borken women worked as a Jactory Hand.

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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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Jactory Hand
    100%

What Borken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Borken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borken 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Borken. 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 36 military records available for the last name Borken. For the veterans among your Borken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Borken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borken in 1967 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borken 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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