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Bostnick Family History

Bostnick 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: Bostwick, Bortnick, Bostick, Bostic, Kostick, Bostock, Blatnick

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Where is the Bostnick family from?

You can see how Bostnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostnick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostnick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bostnick families living in Connecticut. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bostnick's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Bostnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostnick 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 Bostnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bostnick. 50% of Bostnick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Acelytine Welder
    50%

What Bostnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Bostnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostnick 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bostnick. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bostnick. For the veterans among your Bostnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostnick lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Bostnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bostnick in 1978 was 66, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bostnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostnick 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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