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Boslam Family History

Boslam 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: Bolam, Bolla, Islam, Bosler, Bollom, Haslam, Bosak, Bosley, Bonham

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Where is the Boslam family from?

You can see how Boslam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boslam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boslam families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Boslam families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boslam's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boslam families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boslam 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 55 census records available for the last name Boslam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boslam 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Boslam. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boslam. For the veterans among your Boslam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boslam lifespan?

Average Boslam life expectancy in 1972 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boslam 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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