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Booskirk Family History

Booskirk Surname 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: Buskirk, Booker, Borski, Odekirk, Broski, Hobkirk, Bostick, Boroski

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Where is the Booskirk family from?

You can see how Booskirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Booskirk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Booskirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Booskirk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Booskirk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Booskirk families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Booskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Booskirk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Booskirk. 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.

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Draft Cards

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

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