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Bosteter Family History

Bosteter 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: Boteler, Boster, Hostetter, Hostetler, Oster, Ostler, Otter, Botten

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Where is the Bosteter family from?

You can see how Bosteter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosteter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosteter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bosteter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosteter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bosteter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosteter 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 Bosteter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Bosteter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Bosteter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosteter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bosteter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bosteter. For the veterans among your Bosteter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosteter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Bosteter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bosteter in 1959 was 51, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosteter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosteter 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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