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Borofka Family History

Borofka 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: Soroka, Borofsky, Boroff, Boroski, Brock, Boros, Bora, Brook, Corona

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Where is the Borofka family from?

You can see how Borofka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borofka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Borofka family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Borofka's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Borofka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borofka 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 Borofka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borofka. 100% of Borofka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Borofka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Borofka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borofka 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Borofka. 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 54 military records available for the last name Borofka. For the veterans among your Borofka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borofka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borofka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Borofka in 1964 was 69, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borofka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borofka 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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