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Borkel Family History

Borkel 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: Borel, Borke, Burkel, Birkel, Berkel, Bortel, Turkel, Berke, Gockel

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Where is the Borkel family from?

You can see how Borkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Borkel families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Borkel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Borkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Borkel. 100% of Borkel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Borkel women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Borkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Borkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Borkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Borkel. For the veterans among your Borkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Borkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Borkel in 1962 was 76, and 68 in 1997.

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