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Boorkman Family History

Boorkman 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: Bookman, Bjorkman, Boorman, Moorman, Barkman, Workman, Berkman

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Where is the Boorkman family from?

You can see how Boorkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boorkman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boorkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boorkman families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boorkman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boorkman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boorkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boorkman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Boorkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boorkman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boorkman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Boorkman. For the veterans among your Boorkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boorkman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Boorkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boorkman in 1967 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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