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Bosdel Family History

Bosdel 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: Bowden, Borel, Boden, Postel, Bandel, Bode, Godel, Model, Bosler

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Where is the Bosdel family from?

You can see how Bosdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosdel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bosdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bosdel family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosdel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bosdel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosdel 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 40 census records available for the last name Bosdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosdel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bosdel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bosdel. For the veterans among your Bosdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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