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Bozzell Family History

Bozzell 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: Buzzell, Bozell, Rozzell, Bozzelli, Bizzell, Bazzell, Boswell

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Where is the Bozzell family from?

You can see how Bozzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bozzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bozzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bozzell families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bozzell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bozzell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bozzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bozzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bozzell. 38% of Bozzell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bozzell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bozzell were Stone Mason and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Stone Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Bozzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bozzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bozzell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bozzell. 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 131 military records available for the last name Bozzell. For the veterans among your Bozzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bozzell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bozzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bozzell in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bozzell 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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