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Boshill Family History

Boshill 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: Boshell, Voshall, Coghill, Boswell, Bothell, Broyhill, Polhill

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Where is the Boshill family from?

You can see how Boshill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Boshill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Boshill families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boshill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boshill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Boshill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshill 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boshill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Boshill. For the veterans among your Boshill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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