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Boslem Family History

Boslem Surname Meaning

variant of Burslem.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boslem family from?

You can see how Boslem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boslem family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Boslem families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Boslem family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boslem's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Boslem families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Boslem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boslem 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Boslem. 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 56 military records available for the last name Boslem. For the veterans among your Boslem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boslem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Boslem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boslem in 1972 was 64, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boslem 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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