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Borkhuis Family History

Borkhuis 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: Berghuis, Bolhuis, Boris, Barkus, Bulthuis, Borsheim, Borris, Dykhuis

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Where is the Borkhuis family from?

You can see how Borkhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkhuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borkhuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Borkhuis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borkhuis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borkhuis families in 1880.
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What did your Borkhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borkhuis. 63% of Borkhuis men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Borkhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Borkhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkhuis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Borkhuis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Borkhuis. For the veterans among your Borkhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkhuis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Borkhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Borkhuis in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkhuis 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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