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Bossant Family History

Bossant 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: Bossart, Bassano, Bessent, Bossard, Bosshart, Bussan, Bossen

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Where is the Bossant family from?

You can see how Bossant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bossant families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossant's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bossant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossant 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 Bossant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossant. 100% of Bossant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bossant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Bossant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossant 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bossant. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bossant. For the veterans among your Bossant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossant 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bossant

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