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Bozeat Family History

Bozeat Surname Meaning

from Bozeat (Northants) which is recorded as Bosiate in 1162 Basegata in 1194 and Bozeatt al. Bosgate in 163 The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Bosa + Old English geat ‘opening gate’.

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


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You can see how Bozeat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bozeat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bozeat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Bozeat families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bozeat's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Bozeat families in 1891.
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What did your Bozeat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bozeat. 100% of Bozeat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 663 census records available for the last name Bozeat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bozeat 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bozeat. 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 52 military records available for the last name Bozeat. For the veterans among your Bozeat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bozeat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bozeat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bozeat in 1964 was 71, and 68 in 2003.

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