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Bosy Family History

Bosy 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: Bos, Body, Boss, Bosi, Bost, Boso, Bose, Boy, Bosh, Ross

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Where is the Bosy family from?

You can see how Bosy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bosy family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bosy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosy 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 Bosy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosy. 34% of Bosy 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
    34%
  • Pointer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Bosy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Bosy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosy 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Bosy. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bosy. For the veterans among your Bosy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bosy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bosy in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosy 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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