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Borkon Family History

Borkon 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: Bordon, Boron, Borbon, Borjon, Borton, Borron, Gordon, Baron, Orton

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Where is the Borkon family from?

You can see how Borkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borkon family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Borkon's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Borkon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkon 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 Borkon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borkon. 100% of Borkon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Borkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkon 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Borkon. 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 Borkon. For the veterans among your Borkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Borkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Borkon in 1968 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borkon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borkon 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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