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Bosart Family History

Bosart 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: Bodart, Bogart, Bossart, Boshart, Bohart, Kosar, Bonar, Boat, Basara

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Where is the Bosart family from?

You can see how Bosart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bosart family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosart's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bosart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosart 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 Bosart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosart. 100% of Bosart men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bosart women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bosart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Bosart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosart 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Bosart. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bosart. For the veterans among your Bosart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bosart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bosart in 1959 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosart 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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