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Bostare Family History

Bostare 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, Stare, Bosarge, Bottaro, Bustard, Boster, Bossart, Bottari

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Where is the Bostare family from?

You can see how Bostare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostare family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Bostare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bostare families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bostare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostare 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bostare. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bostare. For the veterans among your Bostare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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