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Bosack Family History

Bosack 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: Boback, Bosak, Hosack, Boyack, Bonsack, Busack, Black, Back, Sack

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Where is the Bosack family from?

You can see how Bosack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bosack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bosack families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosack's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bosack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bosack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosack. 29% of Bosack men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Bosack women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosack were Farmer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Bosack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Bosack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosack 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bosack. 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 121 military records available for the last name Bosack. For the veterans among your Bosack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosack lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Bosack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bosack in 1944 was 21, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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