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Boscher Family History

Boscher 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: Boucher, Boschen, Buscher, Boschee, Roscher, Bosher, Boschert

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Where is the Boscher family from?

You can see how Boscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Boscher families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Boscher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Boscher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boscher 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 Boscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boscher. 100% of Boscher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boscher 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Boscher. 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 357 military records available for the last name Boscher. For the veterans among your Boscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boscher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boscher in 1966 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boscher 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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