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Boarke Family History

Boarke 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: Borke, Barke, Bourke, Barre, Blake, Brake, Berke, Bourne, Barker

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Where is the Boarke family from?

You can see how Boarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boarke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Boarke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boarke family living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boarke's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Boarke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Boarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boarke 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Boarke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boarke. For the veterans among your Boarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boarke 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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