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Bostater Family History

Bostater 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: Stater, Boster, Doxtater, Oster, Ostler, Otter, Botten, Bolter

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Where is the Bostater family from?

You can see how Bostater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostater family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bostater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bostater families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bostater's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bostater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostater 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 Bostater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bostater. 42% of Bostater men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bostater women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bostater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Bostater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostater 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bostater. 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 137 military records available for the last name Bostater. For the veterans among your Bostater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostater lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bostater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bostater in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostater 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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