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Bostetler Family History

Bostetler 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: Hostetler, Boteler, Hostetter, Hostutler, Stetler, Hostettler

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Where is the Bostetler family from?

You can see how Bostetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostetler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bostetler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bostetler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bostetler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bostetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostetler 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bostetler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bostetler. For the veterans among your Bostetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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