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Bousk Family History

Bousk 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: Busk, Bouska, Bouck, Bouse, Buck, House, Brush, Brust, Bruck, Buss

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Where is the Bousk family from?

You can see how Bousk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bousk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bousk families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 10 Bousk families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bousk's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bousk families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Bousk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bousk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bousk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bousk. For the veterans among your Bousk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bousk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bousk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bousk in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bousk 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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