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Boursock Family History

Boursock 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: Burdock, Bowersock, Burlock, Brock, Bourbon, Scurlock, Bursch

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Where is the Boursock family from?

You can see how Boursock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boursock family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Boursock family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boursock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boursock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boursock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Boursock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boursock 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boursock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Boursock. For the veterans among your Boursock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boursock

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