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Bouseman Family History

Bouseman 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: Boseman, Houseman, Bousman, Buseman, Roseman, Baseman, Bosserman

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Where is the Bouseman family from?

You can see how Bouseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouseman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bouseman families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bouseman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bouseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouseman 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 Bouseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bouseman. 43% of Bouseman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Grain Buyer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Bouseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Bouseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouseman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bouseman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bouseman. For the veterans among your Bouseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouseman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bouseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bouseman in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bouseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouseman 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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