This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Boorke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Boorke Family History

Boorke 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, Boore, Boorse, Booke, Bourke, Moore, Berke, Boone, Bourne

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Boorke family from?

You can see how Boorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Boorke families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Boorke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boorke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boorke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Boorke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Boorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Boorke

Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Boorke. 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.

View all Boorke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Boorke. For the veterans among your Boorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boorke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boorke family history

Discover More

What is the average Boorke lifespan?

Average Boorke life expectancy in 1973 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boorke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boorke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boorke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial