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Bosela Family History

Bosela 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: Borel, Bolla, Jokela, Rosell, Boswell, Kosel, Bodell, Mosel, Basel

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Where is the Bosela family from?

You can see how Bosela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bosela families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bosela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bosela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosela 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 Bosela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosela. 100% of Bosela men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bosela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Bosela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosela 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Bosela. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bosela. For the veterans among your Bosela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosela lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bosela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bosela in 1970 was 79, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosela 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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