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Bosscher Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Busscher ‘lumberjack’. Compare Bosker .

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


Similar surnames: Busscher, Bosche, Bosher, Boschen, Boschert, Busser, Bleacher

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Where is the Bosscher family from?

You can see how Bosscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bosscher families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 6 Bosscher families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bosscher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bosscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosscher. 60% of Bosscher men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Dispenser
    40%
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What Bosscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Bosscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosscher 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Bosscher. 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 100 military records available for the last name Bosscher. For the veterans among your Bosscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bosscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bosscher in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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