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Bosholm Family History

Bosholm 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: Bossom, Rosholt, Boshell, Boehm, Bishop, Holm, Boston, Bohm, Chisholm

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Where is the Bosholm family from?

You can see how Bosholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosholm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bosholm families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosholm's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bosholm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosholm 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 Bosholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosholm. 100% of Bosholm women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bosholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Bosholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosholm 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bosholm. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bosholm. For the veterans among your Bosholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosholm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Bosholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bosholm in 1968 was 87, and 89 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosholm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosholm 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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