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Booss Family History

Booss 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: Boss, Bross, Bloss, Boos, Boose, Books, Booms, Boots, Ross, Cross

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Where is the Booss family from?

You can see how Booss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Booss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Booss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Booss families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Booss's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Booss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Booss 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 367 census records available for the last name Booss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Booss 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Booss. 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 110 military records available for the last name Booss. For the veterans among your Booss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Booss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Booss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Booss in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Booss 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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