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Boshong Family History

Boshong 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: Bushong, Bossong, Boston, Deshong, Bosson, Roshon, Bohon, Dishong

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Where is the Boshong family from?

You can see how Boshong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boshong family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boshong's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Boshong families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Boshong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshong 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boshong. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boshong. For the veterans among your Boshong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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