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Borkey Family History

Borkey 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: Berkey, Borke, Barkey, Burkey, Birkey, Forkey, Horkey, Borel, Barley

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Where is the Borkey family from?

You can see how Borkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Borkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Borkey families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Borkey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Borkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkey 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 Borkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borkey. 24% of Borkey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Borkey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borkey were Foreman and Knitter.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Knitter
    40%

What Borkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkey 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Borkey. 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 263 military records available for the last name Borkey. For the veterans among your Borkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Borkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Borkey in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkey 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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