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Bosshamer Family History

Bosshamer 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: Brushaber, Boehmer, Bosshart, Bossier, Bossler, Lothamer, Bosher

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Where is the Bosshamer family from?

You can see how Bosshamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosshamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosshamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bosshamer families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bosshamer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bosshamer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bosshamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosshamer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bosshamer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bosshamer. For the veterans among your Bosshamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosshamer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Bosshamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bosshamer in 1970 was 53, and 15 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosshamer 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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