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Boosinger Family History

Boosinger 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: Bolsinger, Possinger, Basinger, Bollinger, Biesinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Boosinger family from?

You can see how Boosinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boosinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boosinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boosinger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boosinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boosinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boosinger 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 Boosinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boosinger. 40% of Boosinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Boosinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boosinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boosinger 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 Boosinger. 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 351 military records available for the last name Boosinger. For the veterans among your Boosinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boosinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boosinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boosinger in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boosinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boosinger 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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