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Borreck Family History

Borreck 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: Borek, Bobeck, Borck, Boeck, Orrick, Borre, Norrick, Barreca, Norbeck

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Where is the Borreck family from?

You can see how Borreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borreck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Borreck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borreck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borreck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borreck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Borreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borreck 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Borreck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Borreck. For the veterans among your Borreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borreck lifespan?

Average Borreck life expectancy in 1970 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borreck 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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