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Boushely Family History

Boushely 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: Bushey, Boughey, Bouchey, Bushell, Boshell, Bussey, Boswell, Bothell

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Where is the Boushely family from?

You can see how Boushely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boushely family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Boushely families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boushely's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boushely families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Boushely lifespan?

Average Boushely life expectancy in 1973 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boushely 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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