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Bostron Family History

Bostron 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: Boston, Bostrom, Rostron, Bouton, Bastion, Poston, Baston, Buitron

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Where is the Bostron family from?

You can see how Bostron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bostron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Bostron families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bostron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bostron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostron 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 Bostron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bostron. 59% of Bostron 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Bostron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Bostron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostron 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Bostron. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bostron. For the veterans among your Bostron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostron lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bostron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bostron in 1961 was 35, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bostron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostron 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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