Bosak Family History

Bosak Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Bosák Slovak also Bošák); Polish Croatian Serbian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a poor man or beggar, a derivative of bosý (Czech and Slovak) bosy (Polish) bos (Croatian and Serbian) ‘barefoot’.

It means literally ‘barefoot man’. This nomenclature reflects the socioeconomic conditions of individuals in the past.

In many cultures, being barefoot was associated with poverty, signifying that a person could not afford shoes.

The usage of terms related to being barefoot has roots in various languages, illustrating a common theme across different societies.

Understanding such nicknames provides insight into historical perspectives on social class and economic struggle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Bodak, Bobek, Bobak, Kosak, Kosek, Kosik, Kosa, Rusak, Basa, Nowak

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902	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

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Where is the Bosak family from?

You can see how Bosak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bosak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bosak family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosak's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bosak families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosak 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 Bosak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosak. 25% of Bosak men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Bosak women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosak were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

Laborer

25%

Farmer

20%

Miner

12%

Salesman

Housework

16%

Maid

16%

Janitress

16%

Waitress

16%

What Bosak family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Bosak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Bosak. 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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Military Records

There are 902 military records available for the last name Bosak. For the veterans among your Bosak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bosak in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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Bosak Surname Meaning

It means literally ‘barefoot man’. This nomenclature reflects the socioeconomic conditions of individuals in the past.

In many cultures, being barefoot was associated with poverty, signifying that a person could not afford shoes.

The usage of terms related to being barefoot has roots in various languages, illustrating a common theme across different societies.

Understanding such nicknames provides insight into historical perspectives on social class and economic struggle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Bosak family from?

What did your Bosak ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

25%

Farmer

20%

Miner

12%

Salesman

Housework

16%

Maid

16%

Janitress

16%

Waitress

16%

What Bosak family records will you find?

What is the average Bosak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bosak in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

Bosak Family History

Bosak Surname Meaning

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Where is the Bosak family from?

What did your Bosak ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What Bosak family records will you find?

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What is the average Bosak lifespan?

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Bosak Surname Meaning

14,000 record(s) for Bosak

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Where is the Bosak family from?

What did your Bosak ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Bosak family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bosak family history

What is the average Bosak lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bosak family tree

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