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Borkhart Family History

Borkhart 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: Burkhart, Lockhart, Bosshart, Morehart, Bickhart, Kirkhart, Burkart

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Where is the Borkhart family from?

You can see how Borkhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Borkhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Borkhart families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Borkhart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Borkhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borkhart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Borkhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkhart 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Borkhart. 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 30 military records available for the last name Borkhart. For the veterans among your Borkhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkhart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Borkhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Borkhart in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2002.

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