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Bostelmann Family History

Bostelmann 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: Bostelman, Ostermann, Bosselman, Klostermann, Wesselmann, Bollmann

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Where is the Bostelmann family from?

You can see how Bostelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostelmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostelmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bostelmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostelmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bostelmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostelmann 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 Bostelmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bostelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Bostelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostelmann 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Bostelmann. 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 256 military records available for the last name Bostelmann. For the veterans among your Bostelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostelmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bostelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bostelmann in 1964 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bostelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostelmann 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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