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Bosseman Family History

Bosseman 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: Bosserman, Boseman, Bosselman, Bossman, Roseman, Mossman, Baseman

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Where is the Bosseman family from?

You can see how Bosseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosseman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bosseman family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bosseman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Bosseman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosseman 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 Bosseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosseman. 100% of Bosseman women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bosseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Bosseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosseman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bosseman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bosseman. For the veterans among your Bosseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosseman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosseman

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