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Bossingham Family History

Bossingham 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: Billingham, Bellingham, Birmingham, Bingham, Nottingham, Cookingham

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Where is the Bossingham family from?

You can see how Bossingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bossingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Bossingham families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bossingham's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bossingham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossingham 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 Bossingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bossingham. 100% of Bossingham 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 Bossingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossingham 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bossingham. 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 119 military records available for the last name Bossingham. For the veterans among your Bossingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossingham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bossingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bossingham in 1964 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bossingham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossingham 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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