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Boroker Family History

Boroker 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: Buroker, Booker, Broker, Boozer, Barker, Roker, Boenker, Borner

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Where is the Boroker family from?

You can see how Boroker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boroker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boroker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boroker families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boroker's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Boroker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boroker 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 Boroker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boroker. 100% of Boroker 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Boroker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Boroker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boroker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boroker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Boroker. For the veterans among your Boroker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boroker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Boroker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Boroker in 1976 was 93, and 38 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boroker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boroker 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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