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Boshin Family History

Boshin 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: Joslin, Boston, Yoshino, Bodin, Bohn, Botkin, Shin, Bassin, Hoskin

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Where is the Boshin family from?

You can see how Boshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boshin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boshin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Boshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Boshin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boshin. For the veterans among your Boshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Boshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boshin in 1975 was 73, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshin 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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