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Bostone Family History

Bostone 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: Boston, Bastone, Bottone, Stone, Boone, Bouton, Poston, Baston

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Where is the Bostone family from?

You can see how Bostone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bostone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bostone families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bostone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bostone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bostone 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 111 census records available for the last name Bostone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bostone 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bostone. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bostone. For the veterans among your Bostone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bostone lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Bostone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bostone in 1979 was 66, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bostone 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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