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Bosnan Family History

Bosnan 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: Brosnan, Bosman, Bogdan, Bowman, Osman, Kosman, Boston, Rosman

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Where is the Bosnan family from?

You can see how Bosnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosnan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bosnan families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosnan's in USA. California had the highest population of Bosnan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosnan 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 Bosnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosnan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bosnan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bosnan. For the veterans among your Bosnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosnan lifespan?

Average Bosnan life expectancy in 1976 was 83 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 Bosnan 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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