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Boseck Family History

Boseck 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: Bobeck, Boeck, Beck, Bobek, Boback, Bosco, Brobeck, Borek, Bock

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Where is the Boseck family from?

You can see how Boseck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boseck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boseck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Boseck families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boseck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boseck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boseck 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 Boseck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boseck. 40% of Boseck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boseck women worked as an Office Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Boseck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Boseck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boseck 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Boseck. 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 154 military records available for the last name Boseck. For the veterans among your Boseck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boseck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boseck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boseck in 1963 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boseck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boseck 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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