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Bostert Family History

Bostert 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: Mostert, Boster, Bossert, Oster, Bolter, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Bostert family from?

You can see how Bostert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bostert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bostert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bostert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostert 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 76 census records available for the last name Bostert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostert 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bostert. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bostert. For the veterans among your Bostert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Bostert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bostert in 1972 was 93, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostert 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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