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Bossong Family History

Bossong Surname Meaning

French and German: variant or altered form of French Bosson.

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


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Where is the Bossong family from?

You can see how Bossong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bossong family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossong's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bossong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossong 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 Bossong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bossong. 16% of Bossong men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Bossong women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bossong were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Bossong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bossong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossong 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Bossong. 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 463 military records available for the last name Bossong. For the veterans among your Bossong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossong lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bossong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bossong in 1955 was 43, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossong 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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