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Borkhus Family History

Borkhus 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: Barkus, Brekhus, Norkus, Backhus, Bockus, Boris, Boros, Brus, Borges

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Borkhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkhus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Borkhus. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Borkhus. For the veterans among your Borkhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkhus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borkhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borkhus in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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