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Borkett Family History

Borkett Surname Meaning

see Burkitt.see Birkett in N England.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Borkett family from?

You can see how Borkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Borkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Borkett families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Borkett's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Borkett families in 1891.
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What did your Borkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borkett. 92% of Borkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Borkett. 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 112 military records available for the last name Borkett. For the veterans among your Borkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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