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Boshers Family History

Boshers Surname Meaning

Variant of Broshears a surname of French origin (see Brashears). Compare Boshears and Bosher.

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


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Where is the Boshers family from?

You can see how Boshers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boshers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Boshers families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boshers's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boshers families in 1891.
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What did your Boshers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boshers. 44% of Boshers men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boshers women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boshers were Laboror Farm and House Wife.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laboror Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boshers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshers 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Boshers. 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 151 military records available for the last name Boshers. For the veterans among your Boshers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Boshers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Boshers in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshers 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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