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Boschert Name Meaning

German (Baden-Württemberg): variant of Bossert in southern Germany and Switzerland a patronymic from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bōs ‘bad evil wild angry’ (German böse) and hard ‘hardy strong brave’ or a derivation of Burkhart .

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


Similar surnames: Borchert, Bossert, Boshers, Goshert, Boshart, Boschen, Bosher

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Where is the Boschert family from?

You can see how Boschert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boschert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boschert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Boschert families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boschert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boschert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boschert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boschert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boschert. 19% of Boschert men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Boschert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boschert were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boschert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boschert 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Boschert. 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 818 military records available for the last name Boschert. For the veterans among your Boschert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boschert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Boschert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boschert in 1955 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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