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Bostian Family History

Bostian Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bastian a short form of the personal name Sebastian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bostian family from?

You can see how Bostian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bostian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bostian families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bostian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bostian families in 1891.
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What did your Bostian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bostian. 20% of Bostian men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Bostian women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bostian were Proprietor and Student Nurse.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Weaver
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Student Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bostian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostian 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Bostian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bostian. For the veterans among your Bostian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostian lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bostian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bostian in 1942 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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