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Bosem Family History

Bosem 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: Bose, Boser, Bosen, Borel, Moses, Boehm, Rose, Hose, Boden, Bos

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Where is the Bosem family from?

You can see how Bosem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bosem family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bosem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosem 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 28 census records available for the last name Bosem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosem 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bosem. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bosem. For the veterans among your Bosem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosem lifespan?

Average Bosem life expectancy in 1975 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosem 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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