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Borquez Family History

Borquez Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Bórquez): probably a shortened form of Spanish Bohórquez (see Bohorquez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Borquez family from?

You can see how Borquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borquez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Borquez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Borquez families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borquez's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Borquez families in 1891.
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What did your Borquez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borquez. 56% of Borquez men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Borquez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Borquez were Farm Laborer and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Finisher
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Borquez. 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 219 military records available for the last name Borquez. For the veterans among your Borquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borquez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Borquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borquez in 1964 was 49, and 58 in 2004.

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