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Borkstrom Family History

Borkstrom 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: Borgstrom, Backstrom, Bergstrom, Markstrom, Bostrom, Norstrom

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Where is the Borkstrom family from?

You can see how Borkstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borkstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Borkstrom families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Borkstrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Borkstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borkstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borkstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borkstrom. 100% of Borkstrom men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Borkstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borkstrom 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Borkstrom. 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 70 military records available for the last name Borkstrom. For the veterans among your Borkstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borkstrom lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Borkstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Borkstrom in 1947 was 40, and 65 in 2002.

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