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Bosner Family History

Bosner 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: Bodner, Bonner, Bosler, Borner, Rosner, Basner, Bohner, Botner, Boner

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Where is the Bosner family from?

You can see how Bosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bosner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bosner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosner 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 Bosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosner. 42% of Bosner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bosner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosner were Minister and Saleslady.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Minister
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Bosner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Bosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosner 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bosner. 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 143 military records available for the last name Bosner. For the veterans among your Bosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bosner in 1963 was 83, and 23 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosner 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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