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Bossinger Family History

Bossinger 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: Possinger, Bessinger, Bissinger, Bussinger, Bassinger, Bolsinger

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Where is the Bossinger family from?

You can see how Bossinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bossinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bossinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bossinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bossinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossinger 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 Bossinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bossinger. 40% of Bossinger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bossinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bossinger were Machine Operator and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Bossinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bossinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossinger 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bossinger. 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 244 military records available for the last name Bossinger. For the veterans among your Bossinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bossinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bossinger in 1964 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bossinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossinger 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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