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Bosis Family History

Bosis 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: Boris, Boss, Bois, Bosi, Bonis, Bosio, Ross, Moses, Moss, Basil

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Where is the Bosis family from?

You can see how Bosis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bosis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bosis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosis 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 Bosis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fur Dyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosis. 50% of Bosis men worked as a Fur Dyer.

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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

  • Fur Dyer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bosis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Bosis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosis 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Bosis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bosis. For the veterans among your Bosis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Bosis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bosis in 1970 was 72, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosis 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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