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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


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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.
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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Janitress
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Bosak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 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 Lists

There are 1,000 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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Draft Cards

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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosak 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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