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Bosence Family History

Bosence Surname Meaning

from Bosence in Sancreed (Cornwall) itself from bos a later form of Cornish bod ‘dwelling’ + gwyns ‘wind’.

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


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Where is the Bosence family from?

You can see how Bosence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bosence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Bosence families living in Cornwall. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bosence's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bosence families in 1891.
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What did your Bosence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosence. 100% of Bosence 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 707 census records available for the last name Bosence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosence 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Bosence. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bosence. For the veterans among your Bosence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosence lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Bosence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bosence in 1964 was 84, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosence 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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