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Boska Family History

Boska 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: Bosko, Bouska, Noska, Bosma, Koska, Baska, Boka, Laska, Boda, Basa

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Where is the Boska family from?

You can see how Boska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Boska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Boska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boska 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 Boska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boska. 40% of Boska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boska women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operatorlaborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Boska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Boska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boska 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Boska. 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 108 military records available for the last name Boska. For the veterans among your Boska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boska in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boska 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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