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Bosque Family History

Bosque Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called (El) Bosque especially in Galicia or a topographic name from bosque ‘wood’ (from Catalan bosc; see Bosch).

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


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Where is the Bosque family from?

You can see how Bosque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosque family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bosque family living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bosque's in Canada. New Brunswick and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Bosque families in 1911.
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What did your Bosque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosque. 72% of Bosque men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosque 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bosque. 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 485 military records available for the last name Bosque. For the veterans among your Bosque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosque lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bosque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bosque in 1954 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosque 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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