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Bosca Family History

Bosca 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: Bosco, Bosch, Mosca, Boscia, Bosma, Boda, Basa, Boyce, Barca, Rosa

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Where is the Bosca family from?

You can see how Bosca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bosca families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosca's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bosca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosca 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 Bosca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosca. 40% of Bosca men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Bosca women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosca were Proprietor and Cashier.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    67%
  • Cashier
    34%

What Bosca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosca 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Bosca. 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 111 military records available for the last name Bosca. For the veterans among your Bosca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bosca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bosca in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosca 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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