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Bosko Name Meaning

Croatian and Slovak (Boško): from a pet form of any of various Slavic personal names composed with Bog ‘God’ or its adjective bož(j)i. In North America this surname may also be a shortened form of Serbian and Croatian patronymic Bošković and Slovak Boškovič (see Boskovic ). Polish: nickname from a derivative of bosy ‘bare-footed’.

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


Similar surnames: Mosko, Bojko, Boso, Busko, Rosko, Misko, Berko, Bono, Barko, Dorko

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Where is the Bosko family from?

You can see how Bosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bosko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Bosko families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bosko's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bosko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bosko. 60% of Bosko 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
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosko 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Bosko. 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 502 military records available for the last name Bosko. For the veterans among your Bosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosko lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bosko in 1950 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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