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Bosfield Family History

Bosfield 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: Bonfield, Hosfield, Barfield, Byfield, Belfield, Banfield, Hosfeld

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Where is the Bosfield family from?

You can see how Bosfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bosfield families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosfield's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bosfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosfield 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 Bosfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosfield. 100% of Bosfield women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bosfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Bosfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosfield 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bosfield. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bosfield. For the veterans among your Bosfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bosfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bosfield in 1964 was 63, and 17 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosfield 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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