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Bosc Family History

Bosc 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: Bos, Boss, Bosco, Bosch, Bosi, Bost, Boso, Bose, Bosh, Ross

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Where is the Bosc family from?

You can see how Bosc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosc family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosc families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bosc families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bosc's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bosc families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Bosc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosc 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Bosc. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bosc. For the veterans among your Bosc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosc lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bosc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bosc in 1957 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosc 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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