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Bosky Family History

Bosky 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, Brosky, Kosky, Bos, Body, Koski, Barsky, Brodsky, Boss, Mosby

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Where is the Bosky family from?

You can see how Bosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Bosky families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bosky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosky 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 Bosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosky. 50% of Bosky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bosky women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosky were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Bosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosky 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bosky. 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 161 military records available for the last name Bosky. For the veterans among your Bosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bosky in 1961 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosky 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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