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Bosh Family History

Bosh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and German Bosch and also of Italian Boscia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bosh family from?

You can see how Bosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bosh families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bosh's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bosh families in 1891.
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What did your Bosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosh. 100% of Bosh 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Bosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosh 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Bosh. 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 861 military records available for the last name Bosh. For the veterans among your Bosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosh in 1945 was 27, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosh 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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