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Boesman Family History

Boesman Surname Meaning

Flemish:: derivative of Boso an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element bōs ‘bad evil wild angry’ (see Bos).

Topographic name for someone who lived or worked in a wood (see Bosman).

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


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You can see how Boesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boesman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boesman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Boesman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Boesman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boesman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Boesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesman 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 Boesman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Boesman. For the veterans among your Boesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Boesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boesman in 1984 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boesman 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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