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Boshe Family History

Boshe 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: Bosse, Boche, Bose, Bosher, Bothe, Bosh, Bosche, Boehm, Rose, Boyce

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Where is the Boshe family from?

You can see how Boshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boshe families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boshe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boshe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshe 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 Boshe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Boshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Boshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshe 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Boshe. 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 71 military records available for the last name Boshe. For the veterans among your Boshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Boshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boshe in 1968 was 39, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boshe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshe 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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