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Bosand Family History

Bosand 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: Boland, Cosand, Brand, Bond, Sand, Bland, Osland, Band, Voland

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Where is the Bosand family from?

You can see how Bosand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bosand families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bosand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosand 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 Bosand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosand. 100% of Bosand men worked as a Painter and 100% of Bosand women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bosand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bosand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosand 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bosand. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bosand. For the veterans among your Bosand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Bosand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bosand in 1967 was 62, and 65 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosand 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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