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Boskow Family History

Boskow 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: Bosko, Moskow, Boston, Bosco, Koslow, Kosko, Bossom, Boso, Boiko

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Where is the Boskow family from?

You can see how Boskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boskow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Boskow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Boskow families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boskow's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boskow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Boskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boskow 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Boskow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boskow. For the veterans among your Boskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boskow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Boskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boskow in 1974 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boskow 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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