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Borkin Family History

Borkin 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: Botkin, Forkin, Bodkin, Orkin, Sorkin, Borin, Boykin, Barkin, Boris

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Where is the Borkin family from?

You can see how Borkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Borkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Borkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borkin families in 1891.
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What did your Borkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Borkin. 100% of Borkin men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Borkin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Borkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkin 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Borkin. 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 211 military records available for the last name Borkin. For the veterans among your Borkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Borkin in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkin 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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