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Bossner Family History

Bossner 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: Rossner, Bossier, Bossler, Bodner, Bonner, Kostner, Bosler, Bosse

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Where is the Bossner family from?

You can see how Bossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bossner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bossner families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bossner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossner 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 Bossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bossner. 100% of Bossner men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Bossner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Bossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossner 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bossner. 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 103 military records available for the last name Bossner. For the veterans among your Bossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Bossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bossner in 1972 was 83, and 81 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossner 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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