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Boosel Family History

Boosel 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: Boesel, Boose, Boysel, Borel, Boozer, Boone, Bosse, Kosel, Mosel

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Where is the Boosel family from?

You can see how Boosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boosel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boosel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Boosel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boosel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boosel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boosel 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 Boosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boosel. 100% of Boosel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Boosel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Boosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boosel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Boosel. 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 54 military records available for the last name Boosel. For the veterans among your Boosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boosel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Boosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boosel in 1957 was 41, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boosel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boosel 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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