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Bosheff Family History

Bosheff Surname 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: Sheff, Bosher, Boshers, Bomhoff, Bishoff, Boshell, Bohnhoff, Bosler

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Where is the Bosheff family from?

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

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bosheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosheff 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Bosheff. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bosheff. For the veterans among your Bosheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosheff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Bosheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bosheff in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosheff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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