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Bosah Family History

Bosah 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: Bosch, Bosak, Bosh, Borah, Boda, Basa, Rosa, Bos, Booth, Bora

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Where is the Bosah family from?

You can see how Bosah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bosah families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosah's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bosah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosah 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 Bosah ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Bosah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Bosah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosah 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Bosah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bosah. For the veterans among your Bosah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosah lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Bosah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bosah in 1991 was 35, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosah 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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