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Bossert Family History

Bossert Surname Meaning

Swiss German and South German: variant of Bosshart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bossert family from?

You can see how Bossert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bossert families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bossert's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bossert families in 1891.
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What did your Bossert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossert. 100% of Bossert 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Bossert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bossert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bossert. For the veterans among your Bossert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossert lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bossert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bossert in 1944 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossert 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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