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Boshel Family History

Boshel 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: Bosher, Oshel, Boshell, Borel, Postel, Fishel, Bosler, Bosse, Boswell

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Where is the Boshel family from?

You can see how Boshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Boshel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Boshel families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Boshel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boshel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshel 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 126 census records available for the last name Boshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Boshel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boshel. For the veterans among your Boshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boshel

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