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Boshoff Family History

Boshoff 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: Bomhoff, Bishoff, Bohnhoff, Bischoff, Rosoff, Osthoff, Benshoff

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Where is the Boshoff family from?

You can see how Boshoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boshoff family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshoff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boshoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Boshoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshoff 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Boshoff. 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 131 military records available for the last name Boshoff. For the veterans among your Boshoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Boshoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boshoff in 1970 was 75, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshoff 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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