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Bossar Family History

Bossar 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: Bossard, Bossart, Kosar, Boss, Bonar, Bosler, Bosse, Oscar, Dosser

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Where is the Bossar family from?

You can see how Bossar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bossar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bossar family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bossar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossar 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 101 census records available for the last name Bossar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bossar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bossar. For the veterans among your Bossar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Bossar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bossar in 1965 was 54, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bossar 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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