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Bostner Family History

Bostner 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: Kostner, Botner, Bortner, Boster, Boatner, Costner, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Bostner family from?

You can see how Bostner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Bostner families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bostner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bostner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostner 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 Bostner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bostner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Bostner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bostner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bostner. For the veterans among your Bostner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Bostner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bostner in 1975 was 93, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostner 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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