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Bossung Name Meaning

German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): variant of Bossong .

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


Similar surnames: Bossong, Boss, Bossart, Bosson, Bussen, Rossin, Hissong, Cosson

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Where is the Bossung family from?

You can see how Bossung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossung family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bossung families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bossung families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bossung's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bossung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bossung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bossung. 31% of Bossung 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Sales Manager
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    16%
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What Bossung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Bossung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossung 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bossung. 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 195 military records available for the last name Bossung. For the veterans among your Bossung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossung lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bossung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bossung in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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