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Bostedt Family History

Bostedt 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: Bastedo, Mostert, Boutet, Boster, Bohnstedt, Bossert, Hustedt, Oster

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Where is the Bostedt family from?

You can see how Bostedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostedt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bostedt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostedt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bostedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostedt 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 Bostedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bostedt. 50% of Bostedt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bostedt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bostedt were Fisherman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Fisherman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Bostedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Bostedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostedt 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Bostedt. 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 104 military records available for the last name Bostedt. For the veterans among your Bostedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostedt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bostedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bostedt in 1965 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostedt 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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