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Bosward Family History

Bosward Surname Meaning

see Bozward.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bosward family from?

You can see how Bosward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Bosward families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bosward's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bosward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosward 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 Bosward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosward. 87% of Bosward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosward 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Bosward. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bosward. For the veterans among your Bosward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosward lifespan?

Average Bosward life expectancy in 1985 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosward 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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