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Bostia Family History

Bostia 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: Bostic, Boscia, Bostian, Boston, Costa, Boutin, Bustin, Bonta, Kostka

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Where is the Bostia family from?

You can see how Bostia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bostia family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bostia's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Bostia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostia 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 Bostia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bostia. 100% of Bostia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bostia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bostia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostia 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bostia. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bostia. For the veterans among your Bostia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostia lifespan?

Average Bostia life expectancy in 1999 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostia 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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