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Boshaw Family History

Boshaw 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: Hoshaw, Bashaw, Bushaw, Shaw, Deshaw, Bagshaw, Bosak, Bonham, Basham

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Where is the Boshaw family from?

You can see how Boshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Boshaw families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boshaw's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Boshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshaw 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 Boshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boshaw. 67% of Boshaw men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Boshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshaw 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Boshaw. 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 145 military records available for the last name Boshaw. For the veterans among your Boshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshaw lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Boshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boshaw in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshaw 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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