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Bosking Family History

Bosking 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: Hosking, Bolling, Botkin, Bicking, Gosling, Hoskin, Rosing, Oosting

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Where is the Bosking family from?

You can see how Bosking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosking family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bosking families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bosking families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosking's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bosking families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosking 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 57 census records available for the last name Bosking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosking 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bosking. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bosking. For the veterans among your Bosking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosking lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bosking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosking in 1968 was 62, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosking 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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