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Bosbury Family History

Bosbury Surname Meaning

from Bosbury (Herefs). The place-name is from the Old English given name Bosa + burg ‘earthworked place’

perhaps in the sense ‘manor-house’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bosbury family from?

You can see how Bosbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bosbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bosbury families living in Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bosbury's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bosbury families in 1891.
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What did your Bosbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosbury. 100% of Bosbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Bosbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosbury 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bosbury. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bosbury. For the veterans among your Bosbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosbury lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Bosbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bosbury in 1979 was 67, and 77 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosbury 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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