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Bosel Family History

Bosel Surname Meaning

German (Bösel): see Boesel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bosel family from?

You can see how Bosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Bosel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bosel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bosel families in 1891.
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What did your Bosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosel. 22% of Bosel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bosel women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Iron Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Bosel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosel 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Bosel. 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 594 military records available for the last name Bosel. For the veterans among your Bosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bosel in 1965 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosel 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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