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Bostard Family History

Bostard 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: Bossard, Bustard, Mustard, Boilard, Bongard, Gossard, Bollard, Bovard

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Where is the Bostard family from?

You can see how Bostard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bostard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bostard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Bostard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostard 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Bostard. 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 150 military records available for the last name Bostard. For the veterans among your Bostard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bostard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bostard in 1951 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostard 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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