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Boksa Family History

Boksa 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: Baksa, Borsa, Boka, Boda, Basa, Rosa, Bos, Bora, Posa, Borst

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Where is the Boksa family from?

You can see how Boksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boksa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boksa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Boksa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boksa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boksa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boksa 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 Boksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boksa. 28% of Boksa men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boksa women worked as a Spinner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Bakers Helper
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Boksa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Boksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boksa 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Boksa. 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 97 military records available for the last name Boksa. For the veterans among your Boksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boksa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Boksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boksa in 1961 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boksa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boksa 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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