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Bossak Family History

Bossak 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: Bosak, Kossak, Boss, Bosse, Borak, Kossack, Bossard, Kosak, Borsuk

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Where is the Bossak family from?

You can see how Bossak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bossak families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bossak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bossak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossak 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 230 census records available for the last name Bossak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossak 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Bossak. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bossak. For the veterans among your Bossak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Bossak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bossak in 1964 was 82, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossak 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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