History of your Surname
Get access to Boerkel family records.Start a free trial

Boerkel Family History

Boerkel Name 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: Boeckel, Berkel, Borel, Berke, Boenker, Berkes, Berkey, Boegel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Boerkel family from?

You can see how Boerkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boerkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boerkel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boerkel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boerkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boerkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Boerkel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boerkel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Boerkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Boerkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boerkel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Boerkel

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Boerkel. 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.

View all Boerkel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Boerkel. For the veterans among your Boerkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boerkel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boerkel family history

Discover More

What is the average Boerkel lifespan?

Average Boerkel life expectancy in 1989 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boerkel

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boerkel family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Boerkel last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial