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Boshma Family History

Boshma 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: Bosma, Boehm, Joshua, Cosma, Bohm, Oshman, Boseman, Gosha, Oshima

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Where is the Boshma family from?

You can see how Boshma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boshma family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boshma's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boshma families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Boshma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshma 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boshma. 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 28 military records available for the last name Boshma. For the veterans among your Boshma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshma lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Boshma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boshma in 1999 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshma 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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