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Bosen Name Meaning

German (also Bösen): possibly a patronymic from Bose and Böse. Compare Boesen .

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


Similar surnames: Boden, Osen, Bossen, Bose, Bolen, Boysen, Boren, Rosen, Boisen, Borin

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Where is the Bosen family from?

You can see how Bosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bosen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bosen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosen. 100% of Bosen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosen 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Bosen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 753 military records available for the last name Bosen. For the veterans among your Bosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bosen in 1953 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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