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Bossidy Family History

Bossidy 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: Bossier, Cassidy, Bossie, Bossi, Bossio, Body, Boss, Bussey, Bosse

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Where is the Bossidy family from?

You can see how Bossidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossidy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bossidy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bossidy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossidy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bossidy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossidy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Bossidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bossidy. 43% of Bossidy men worked as a Retired and 40% of Bossidy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bossidy were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Retired
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Housewife
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Bossidy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Bossidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossidy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bossidy. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bossidy. For the veterans among your Bossidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossidy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bossidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bossidy in 1966 was 41, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bossidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossidy 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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