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Bossell Family History

Bossell 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: Bissell, Boswell, Rossell, Bonsell, Bussell, Boshell, Oswell, Bosse

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Where is the Bossell family from?

You can see how Bossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Bossell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bossell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bossell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossell 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 Bossell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossell. 100% of Bossell 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossell 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bossell. 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 125 military records available for the last name Bossell. For the veterans among your Bossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bossell in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bossell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossell 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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