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Boessman Family History

Boessman Name 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: Bossman, Bressman, Blessman, Bressan, Mossman, Pressman, Messman

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Where is the Boessman family from?

You can see how Boessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boessman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boessman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boessman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boessman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boessman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boessman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boessman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Boessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boessman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boessman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boessman. For the veterans among your Boessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boessman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Boessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boessman in 1979 was 82, and 95 in 1997.

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