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Boschan Family History

Boschan 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: Boschen, Kochan, Bosch, Buchan, Boseman, Boschee, Boscia, Bocian

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Where is the Boschan family from?

You can see how Boschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boschan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boschan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boschan families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boschan's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Boschan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boschan 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 141 census records available for the last name Boschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boschan 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Boschan. 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 116 military records available for the last name Boschan. For the veterans among your Boschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boschan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Boschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boschan in 1971 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boschan 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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