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Bossey Family History

Bossey Surname Meaning

from Old French boçu ‘hunchbacked’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bossey family from?

You can see how Bossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bossey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bossey families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bossey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bossey families in 1891.
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What did your Bossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossey. 82% of Bossey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossey 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Bossey. 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 143 military records available for the last name Bossey. For the veterans among your Bossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bossey in 1965 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossey 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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