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Bosleau Family History

Bosleau 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: Boileau, Bosler, Belleau, Boisseau, Bosley, Soileau, Rouleau, Bordeau

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Where is the Bosleau family from?

You can see how Bosleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosleau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosleau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bosleau families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosleau's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bosleau families in 1880.
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What did your Bosleau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bosleau. 100% of Bosleau men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bosleau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Bosleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosleau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bosleau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bosleau. For the veterans among your Bosleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosleau lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosleau

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