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Bostdorff Family History

Bostdorff 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: Bottorff, Osthoff, Kostoff, Ostroff, Batdorf, Pottorff, Orndorff

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Where is the Bostdorff family from?

You can see how Bostdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostdorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bostdorff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostdorff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bostdorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostdorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bostdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostdorff 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bostdorff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bostdorff. For the veterans among your Bostdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostdorff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bostdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bostdorff in 1968 was 76, and 55 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostdorff 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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