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Bosmans Family History

Bosmans 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: Bosman, Bowman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Bodman, Boman, Omans, Boseman

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Where is the Bosmans family from?

You can see how Bosmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosmans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bosmans family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bosmans's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bosmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosmans 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 Bosmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosmans. 43% of Bosmans men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Bosmans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Bosmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosmans 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Bosmans. 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 187 military records available for the last name Bosmans. For the veterans among your Bosmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosmans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bosmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosmans in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosmans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosmans 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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