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Boskirk Family History

Boskirk 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: Buskirk, Hobkirk, Bostick, Koski, Bork, Bosler, Beswick, Botkin

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Where is the Boskirk family from?

You can see how Boskirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boskirk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boskirk families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Boskirk families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boskirk's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Boskirk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boskirk 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 Boskirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Co Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boskirk. 100% of Boskirk men worked as a Co Owner.

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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

  • Co Owner
    100%

What Boskirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Boskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boskirk 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Boskirk. 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 233 military records available for the last name Boskirk. For the veterans among your Boskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boskirk lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boskirk

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