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Bosanks Family History

Bosanks 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: Bosanko, Banks, Bosak, Bolanos, Kosanke, Blanks, Sanks, Bank, Boland

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Where is the Bosanks family from?

You can see how Bosanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosanks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosanks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bosanks families living in Cumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bosanks's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bosanks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosanks 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 Bosanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosanks. 50% of Bosanks women worked as a Domestic Unpaid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Unpaid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Bosanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosanks 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bosanks. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bosanks. For the veterans among your Bosanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosanks lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosanks 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosanks

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