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Borknight Family History

Borknight 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: Bouknight, Bauknight, Knight, Bright, Mcknight, Basnight, Burright

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Where is the Borknight family from?

You can see how Borknight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borknight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borknight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Borknight families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Borknight's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Borknight families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Borknight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borknight 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Borknight. 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 1 military records available for the last name Borknight. For the veterans among your Borknight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borknight lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Borknight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borknight in 1974 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borknight 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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