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Boshans Family History

Boshans 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: Groshans, Burhans, Boshers, Bohan, Boshears, Bosman, Boshart, Shan

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Where is the Boshans family from?

You can see how Boshans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshans families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Boshans family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshans's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Boshans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Boshans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshans 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boshans. 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 49 military records available for the last name Boshans. For the veterans among your Boshans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshans lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Boshans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boshans in 1980 was 44, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshans 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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