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Boesl Family History

Boesl Surname Meaning

German (Bösl): see Bosl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boesl family from?

You can see how Boesl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Boesl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boesl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boesl families in 1880.
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What did your Boesl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boesl. 50% of Boesl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boesl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boesl were Section Hand and Winder.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Section Hand
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Winder
    25%

What Boesl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Boesl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesl 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Boesl. 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 120 military records available for the last name Boesl. For the veterans among your Boesl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boesl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boesl in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesl 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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