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Boshold Family History

Boshold 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: Rosholt, Boshell, Bold, Bishop, Oswald, Boston, Voshall, Bosco, Hold

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Where is the Boshold family from?

You can see how Boshold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boshold families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boshold's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Boshold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshold 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 182 census records available for the last name Boshold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshold 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Boshold. 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 Boshold. For the veterans among your Boshold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boshold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boshold in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshold 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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