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Bossence Family History

Bossence 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: Bossen, Bence, Bosse, Torrence, Bessent, Spence, Bessette, Fossen

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Where is the Bossence family from?

You can see how Bossence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bossence families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Bossence families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossence's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bossence families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bossence ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bossence. 60% of Bossence men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bossence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossence 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Bossence. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bossence. For the veterans among your Bossence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossence lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Bossence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bossence in 1968 was 67, and 80 in 1981.

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