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Bosten Family History

Bosten 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: Botten, Osten, Boston, Kosten, Bolten, Rosten, Bossen, Posten, Bosen

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Where is the Bosten family from?

You can see how Bosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bosten families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bosten's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bosten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosten 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 Bosten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bosten. 100% of Bosten 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosten 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Bosten. 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 378 military records available for the last name Bosten. For the veterans among your Bosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bosten in 1965 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosten 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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