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Bossett Family History

Bossett Surname Meaning

English: from the Old French personal name Boset a pet form of Bos (see Boss).

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


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Where is the Bossett family from?

You can see how Bossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bossett families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bossett's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bossett families in 1891.
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What did your Bossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossett. 100% of Bossett 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossett 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Bossett. 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 155 military records available for the last name Bossett. For the veterans among your Bossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bossett in 1967 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bossett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossett 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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