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Boesewill Family History

Boesewill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boswell, Boesel, Bonsell, Oswell, Gesell, Bissell, Sewell, Beswick

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Where is the Boesewill family from?

You can see how Boesewill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesewill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boesewill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boesewill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boesewill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesewill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Boesewill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesewill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boesewill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boesewill. For the veterans among your Boesewill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesewill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Boesewill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boesewill in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesewill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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