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Boslet Family History

Boslet 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: Bosler, Bosley, Boulet, Billet, Bolle, Mosley, Bonnet, Bogle, Bole

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Where is the Boslet family from?

You can see how Boslet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boslet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boslet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Boslet families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boslet's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Boslet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boslet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boslet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boslet. 43% of Boslet men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Boslet women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boslet were Printer and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Printer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Boslet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Boslet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boslet 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Boslet. 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 239 military records available for the last name Boslet. For the veterans among your Boslet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boslet lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Boslet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boslet in 1951 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boslet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boslet 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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