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Bosshard Family History

Bosshard Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Bosshart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bosshard family from?

You can see how Bosshard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosshard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosshard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bosshard families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosshard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bosshard families in 1911.
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What did your Bosshard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosshard. 36% of Bosshard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bosshard women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosshard were Secretary and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Bosshard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosshard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosshard 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Bosshard. 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 305 military records available for the last name Bosshard. For the veterans among your Bosshard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosshard lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bosshard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bosshard in 1943 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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