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Boskamp Family History

Boskamp 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: Bomkamp, Roskamp, Roskam, Gaskamp, Bouwkamp, Ryskamp, Haskamp, Kamp

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Where is the Boskamp family from?

You can see how Boskamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boskamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boskamp families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boskamp's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boskamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boskamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Boskamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boskamp 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Boskamp. 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 24 military records available for the last name Boskamp. For the veterans among your Boskamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boskamp lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Boskamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boskamp in 1983 was 70, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boskamp 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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