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Bosmann Family History

Bosmann 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: Bosman, Bohmann, Bormann, Bowman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Bodman

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Where is the Bosmann family from?

You can see how Bosmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bosmann families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bosmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bosmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosmann 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 Bosmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, File Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosmann. 100% of Bosmann women worked as a File 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Bosmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Bosmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosmann 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Bosmann. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bosmann. For the veterans among your Bosmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosmann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Bosmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bosmann in 1973 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosmann 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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