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Bosheers Family History

Bosheers 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: Boshers, Boshears, Bosher, Broshears, Beshears, Boehmer, Bosler

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Where is the Bosheers family from?

You can see how Bosheers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosheers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bosheers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bosheers family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosheers's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bosheers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosheers 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 Bosheers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosheers. 50% of Bosheers 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bosheers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Bosheers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosheers 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bosheers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bosheers. For the veterans among your Bosheers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosheers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Bosheers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bosheers in 1952 was 36, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosheers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosheers 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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