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Bosbyshell Family History

Bosbyshell 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: Houdyshell, Howdyshell, Boshell, Bissell, Boswell, Bothell, Rossell

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Where is the Bosbyshell family from?

You can see how Bosbyshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosbyshell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosbyshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bosbyshell family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bosbyshell's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bosbyshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosbyshell 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 274 census records available for the last name Bosbyshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosbyshell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bosbyshell. 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 112 military records available for the last name Bosbyshell. For the veterans among your Bosbyshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosbyshell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bosbyshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bosbyshell in 1967 was 85, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosbyshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosbyshell 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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