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Boswein Family History

Boswein 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: Boswell, Esswein, Bowen, Bossen, Bosen, Botwin, Bowlin, Hosein

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Where is the Boswein family from?

You can see how Boswein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boswein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Boswein family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boswein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boswein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boswein 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 9 census records available for the last name Boswein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boswein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boswein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boswein. For the veterans among your Boswein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boswein lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Boswein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boswein in 1988 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boswein 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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