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Borkert Family History

Borkert 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: Borgert, Burkert, Burkett, Barker, Benkert, Borner, Borger, Booker

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Where is the Borkert family from?

You can see how Borkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Borkert families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Borkert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Borkert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borkert. 37% of Borkert men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Borkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Borkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkert 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Borkert. 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 Borkert. For the veterans among your Borkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Borkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Borkert in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkert 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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