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Bosken Family History

Bosken 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: Bossen, Boyken, Bosen, Hosken, Bowden, Boden, Botten, Osten, Boston

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Where is the Bosken family from?

You can see how Bosken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bosken families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bosken's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Bosken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosken 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 Bosken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosken. 58% of Bosken men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bosken women worked as a Stenographer Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosken were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer Secretary
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Bosken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Bosken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosken 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bosken. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bosken. For the veterans among your Bosken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bosken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bosken in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosken 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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