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Bossick Family History

Bossick 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: Bostick, Beswick, Kossack, Bostic, Fosdick, Bossier, Kostick, Messick

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Where is the Bossick family from?

You can see how Bossick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Bossick families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossick's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Bossick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bossick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bossick. 45% of Bossick men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bossick women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bossick were Foreman and Press Operator. .

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Press Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bossick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossick 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Bossick. 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 224 military records available for the last name Bossick. For the veterans among your Bossick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bossick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bossick in 1967 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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