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Boshoven Family History

Boshoven 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: Foxhoven, Bockoven, Boston, Bockover, Bashore, Bohlen, Korhonen

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Where is the Boshoven family from?

You can see how Boshoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshoven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshoven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Boshoven families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshoven's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boshoven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshoven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boshoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boshoven. 100% of Boshoven men worked as a Manager and 100% of Boshoven women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Boshoven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Boshoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshoven 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Boshoven. 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 60 military records available for the last name Boshoven. For the veterans among your Boshoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshoven lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boshoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boshoven in 1953 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boshoven 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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