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Bosso Family History

Bosso Surname Meaning

Italian: from bosso ‘box tree’ probably applied as a topographic name but possibly also as a metonymic occupational name for a wood carver or turner.

Variant of Boso.

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


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Where is the Bosso family from?

You can see how Bosso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosso family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bosso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Bosso families living in Suffolk. This was about 77% of all the recorded Bosso's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Bosso families in 1891.
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What did your Bosso ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waterproof Clothing Manufacturer Po M M Government was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosso. 100% of Bosso men worked as a Waterproof Clothing Manufacturer Po M M Government.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waterproof Clothing Manufacturer Po M M Government
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosso 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Bosso. 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 428 military records available for the last name Bosso. For the veterans among your Bosso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosso lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bosso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosso in 1957 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosso 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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