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Borkman Family History

Borkman 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: Barkman, Workman, Berkman, Boreman, Burkman, Bookman, Bockman

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Where is the Borkman family from?

You can see how Borkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Borkman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Borkman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Borkman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkman 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 Borkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borkman. 20% of Borkman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Borkman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Borkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Borkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkman 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Borkman. 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 202 military records available for the last name Borkman. For the veterans among your Borkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Borkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Borkman in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkman 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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