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Bosek Family History

Bosek Surname Meaning

Czech (Bošek): from a pet form of any of several personal names formed with Bog ‘God’ as the first element e.g. Bohuslav Bohumil Bohuchval.

Polish: nickname from the adjective bosy ‘barefooted’.

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


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Where is the Bosek family from?

You can see how Bosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bosek families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bosek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bosek families in 1880.
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What did your Bosek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosek. 15% of Bosek men worked as a Tailor and 25% of Bosek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosek were Farmer and Assembler.

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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

  • Tailor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Assembly
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosek 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Bosek. 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 216 military records available for the last name Bosek. For the veterans among your Bosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bosek in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosek 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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