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Boslew Family History

Boslew 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: Bosler, Bosley, Bolle, Mosley, Bellew, Bogle, Bole, Hosler, Bolen

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Where is the Boslew family from?

You can see how Boslew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boslew family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 12 Boslew families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boslew's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boslew families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boslew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Boslew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boslew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boslew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boslew. For the veterans among your Boslew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boslew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boslew 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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