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Bossie Name Meaning

Altered form of French Bosse and Bossier .

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


Similar surnames: Bosse, Boss, Bossier, Cosse, Bouse, Bossio, Ossi, Boisse, Boie, Besse

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Where is the Bossie family from?

You can see how Bossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bossie families living in Denbighshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bossie's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Bossie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossie. 100% of Bossie 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 Bossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossie 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Bossie. 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 385 military records available for the last name Bossie. For the veterans among your Bossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bossie in 1954 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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