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Bostain Family History

Bostain 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: Costain, Boston, Botkin, Boutin, Bustin, Bostic, Stain, Botwin

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Where is the Bostain family from?

You can see how Bostain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bostain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bostain families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bostain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bostain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostain 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 Bostain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bostain. 23% of Bostain men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bostain women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bostain were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Bostain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bostain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostain 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Bostain. 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 346 military records available for the last name Bostain. For the veterans among your Bostain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostain lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bostain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bostain in 1960 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostain 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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