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Boswick Family History

Boswick 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: Beswick, Goswick, Bostwick, Joswick, Bostick, Bowick, Barwick, Howick

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Where is the Boswick family from?

You can see how Boswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boswick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boswick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boswick family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boswick's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boswick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boswick 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 Boswick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boswick. 100% of Boswick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boswick 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Boswick. 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 192 military records available for the last name Boswick. For the veterans among your Boswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boswick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Boswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Boswick in 1964 was 83, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boswick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boswick 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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