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Bosserman Family History

Bosserman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bassermann itself a variant of Wassermann.

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


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Where is the Bosserman family from?

You can see how Bosserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosserman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosserman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Bosserman family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosserman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bosserman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosserman 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 Bosserman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosserman. 18% of Bosserman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bosserman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosserman were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Bosserman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bosserman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosserman 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Bosserman. 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 786 military records available for the last name Bosserman. For the veterans among your Bosserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosserman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bosserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosserman in 1943 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosserman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosserman 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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