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Bosnak Family History

Bosnak Name 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, Bonar, Borak, Bodnar, Kosak, Sosna, Bona, Jonak, Hornak, Boak

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Where is the Bosnak family from?

You can see how Bosnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bosnak families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bosnak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bosnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosnak. 39% of Bosnak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bosnak women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosnak were Miner and Operator Rooming House. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator Rooming House
    50%
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What Bosnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Bosnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosnak 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Bosnak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 252 military records available for the last name Bosnak. For the veterans among your Bosnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosnak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bosnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bosnak in 1962 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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