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Boseley Family History

Boseley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bosley. Americanized form of French Beausoleil. Compare Bosley.

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


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Where is the Boseley family from?

You can see how Boseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boseley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Boseley families living in Berkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Boseley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Boseley families in 1891.
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What did your Boseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boseley. 50% of Boseley men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Boseley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boseley were Gardener and Householder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Householder
    5%

What Boseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boseley 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Boseley. 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 353 military records available for the last name Boseley. For the veterans among your Boseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boseley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Boseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boseley in 1962 was 58, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boseley 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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