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Boshier Family History

Boshier Surname Meaning

see Bosher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boshier family from?

You can see how Boshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Boshier families living in Berkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Boshier's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Boshier families in 1891.
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What did your Boshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boshier. 89% of Boshier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Worker
    4%

What Boshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshier 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Boshier. 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 178 military records available for the last name Boshier. For the veterans among your Boshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Boshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boshier in 1976 was 69, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boshier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshier 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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