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Bosier Family History

Bosier Surname Meaning

Altered form of Bozarth a surname of French origin. French (Nord): occupational name for a cooper from an agent derivative of Old French bosse ‘barrel’.

This form of the surname is very rare in France; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of the more common French variant Bossier.

See also 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Bosier families living in Hampshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bosier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bosier families in 1891.
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What did your Bosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosier. 100% of Bosier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosier 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bosier. 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 348 military records available for the last name Bosier. For the veterans among your Bosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bosier in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosier 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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