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Boswyk Family History

Boswyk 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: Bosak, Kostyk, Bow, Bos, Body, Bower, Boston, Bobek, Boback, Boye

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Where is the Boswyk family from?

You can see how Boswyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boswyk family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boswyk family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boswyk's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boswyk families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Boswyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boswyk 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Boswyk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boswyk. For the veterans among your Boswyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boswyk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Boswyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boswyk in 1970 was 83, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boswyk 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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