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Bosshard Family History

Bosshard Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Bosshart.

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


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Where is the Bosshard family from?

You can see how Bosshard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosshard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosshard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Bosshard families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bosshard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bosshard families in 1880.
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What did your Bosshard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosshard. 100% of Bosshard 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosshard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosshard 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Bosshard. 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 305 military records available for the last name Bosshard. For the veterans among your Bosshard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosshard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bosshard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bosshard in 1943 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosshard 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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