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Bosak Family History

Bosak Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Bosák Slovak also Bošák); Polish Croatian Serbian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a poor man or beggar, a derivative of bosý (Czech and Slovak) bosy (Polish) bos (Croatian and Serbian) ‘barefoot’.

It means literally ‘barefoot man’. This nomenclature reflects the socioeconomic conditions of individuals in the past.

In many cultures, being barefoot was associated with poverty, signifying that a person could not afford shoes.

The usage of terms related to being barefoot has roots in various languages, illustrating a common theme across different societies.

Understanding such nicknames provides insight into historical perspectives on social class and economic struggle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bosak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bosak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bosak families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bosak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bosak families in 1911.
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What did your Bosak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bosak. 38% of Bosak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bosak. 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 902 military records available for the last name Bosak. For the veterans among your Bosak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bosak in 1953 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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