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Boesiger Family History

Boesiger 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: Boerger, Bossier, Biediger, Balsiger, Biesinger, Boester, Roediger

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Where is the Boesiger family from?

You can see how Boesiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Boesiger families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Boesiger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boesiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boesiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boesiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boesiger. 85% of Boesiger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boesiger women worked as a Maid.

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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
    85%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Boesiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Boesiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesiger 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Boesiger. 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 138 military records available for the last name Boesiger. For the veterans among your Boesiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesiger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boesiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boesiger in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boesiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesiger 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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