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Borhek Family History

Borhek 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: Borek, Borel, Bobek, Borne, Borges, Bork, Borner, Borak, Borger

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Where is the Borhek family from?

You can see how Borhek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borhek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borhek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Borhek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Borhek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Borhek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borhek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Borhek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borhek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Borhek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Borhek. For the veterans among your Borhek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borhek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Borhek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Borhek in 1968 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borhek 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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