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Boessiger Family History

Boessiger 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: Bossier, Bessinger, Blessinger, Messinger, Possinger, Baessler

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What did your Boessiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elementary Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boessiger. 100% of Boessiger women worked as an Elementary Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elementary Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Boessiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boessiger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boessiger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boessiger. For the veterans among your Boessiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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