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Bosier Name Meaning

Altered form of Bozarth a surname of French origin. French (Nord): occupational name for a cooper from an agent derivative of Old French bosse ‘barrel’. This form of the surname is very rare in France; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of the more common French variant Bossier . See also 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Bobier, Dosier, Bosher, Bose, Bossier, Rosier, Osier, Losier, Bouie

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Where is the Bosier family from?

You can see how Bosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Bosier families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bosier's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bosier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosier. 45% of Bosier men worked as a Laborer and 80% of Bosier women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosier were Farm Operator and Farm 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosier 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bosier. 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 348 military records available for the last name Bosier. For the veterans among your Bosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bosier in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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