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Bosses Family History

Bosses 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: Bosse, Bossen, Moses, Fosse, Cosse, Boss, Borges, Bussey, Bosler

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Where is the Bosses family from?

You can see how Bosses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosses family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bosses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Bosses families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosses's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bosses families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosses 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 Bosses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosses. 100% of Bosses men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Bosses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosses 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bosses. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bosses. For the veterans among your Bosses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosses lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bosses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bosses in 1968 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosses 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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