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Boschma Family History

Boschma 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, Boschen, Boschee, Boscia, Bosma, Buschman, Bosche, Beschta

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Where is the Boschma family from?

You can see how Boschma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boschma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boschma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Boschma families living in South Dakota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Boschma's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Boschma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boschma 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 Boschma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Boschma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Boschma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boschma 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Boschma. 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 38 military records available for the last name Boschma. For the veterans among your Boschma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boschma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boschma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boschma in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boschma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boschma 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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