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Boskus Family History

Boskus 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: Bockus, Boss, Backus, Bosko, Bonus, Biskup, Barkus, Bogus, Boggus

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Where is the Boskus family from?

You can see how Boskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boskus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boskus families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boskus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boskus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boskus 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 41 census records available for the last name Boskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boskus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boskus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boskus. For the veterans among your Boskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boskus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Boskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boskus in 1962 was 89, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boskus 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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