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Borkine Family History

Borkine 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: Borne, Botkin, Forkin, Burbine, Borke, Boykins, Burkins, Corkins

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Where is the Borkine family from?

You can see how Borkine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkine family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Borkine family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Borkine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Borkine families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Borkine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkine 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Borkine. 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 2 military records available for the last name Borkine. For the veterans among your Borkine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkine lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Borkine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Borkine in 1997 was 82, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkine 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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