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Bosl Family History

Bosl Surname Meaning

South German (also Bösl): variant of Bose and Boese. Compare Boesl.

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


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Where is the Bosl family from?

You can see how Bosl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bosl family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosl's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bosl families in 1891.
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What did your Bosl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bosl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Bosl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosl 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Bosl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bosl. For the veterans among your Bosl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bosl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bosl in 1964 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosl 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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