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Boskowitz Family History

Boskowitz 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: Moskowitz, Berkowitz, Borowitz, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Boskovich

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Where is the Boskowitz family from?

You can see how Boskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boskowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boskowitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boskowitz families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Boskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boskowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boskowitz 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 Boskowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boskowitz. 100% of Boskowitz women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Boskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boskowitz 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Boskowitz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Boskowitz. For the veterans among your Boskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boskowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boskowitz in 1963 was 67, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boskowitz 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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