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Bousk Family History

Bousk 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: Busk, Bouska, Bouck, Bouse, Buck, House, Brush, Brust, Bruck, Buss

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Where is the Bousk family from?

You can see how Bousk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bousk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bousk families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there were 4 Bousk families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bousk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bousk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bousk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bousk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bousk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Bousk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bousk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bousk. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bousk. For the veterans among your Bousk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bousk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bousk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bousk in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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