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Bozell Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Bosl or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Bodell, Boswell, Bogel, Boxell, Boell, Foell, Bowell, Noell, Monell

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Where is the Bozell family from?

You can see how Bozell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bozell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bozell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bozell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bozell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bozell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bozell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bozell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bozell. 32% of Bozell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bozell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bozell were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bozell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bozell 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bozell. 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 631 military records available for the last name Bozell. For the veterans among your Bozell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bozell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bozell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bozell in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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