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Bostnar Family History

Bostnar 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: Bonar, Kostner, Bodnar, Botner, Bortner, Boster, Bognar, Bostian

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Where is the Bostnar family from?

You can see how Bostnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bostnar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostnar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bostnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostnar 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 5 census records available for the last name Bostnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostnar 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bostnar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bostnar. For the veterans among your Bostnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostnar lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1986, in the United States, Bostnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bostnar in 1949 was 55, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostnar 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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