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Boshes Family History

Boshes 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: Bosher, Boshers, Moses, Boss, Borges, Bosler, Bosse, Bowes, Bushey

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Where is the Boshes family from?

You can see how Boshes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Boshes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boshes family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Boshes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshes 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 Boshes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boshes. 34% of Boshes 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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Boshes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Boshes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshes 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Boshes. 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 Boshes. For the veterans among your Boshes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Boshes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boshes in 1961 was 61, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshes 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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