Bosworth Family History

Bosworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Husbands Bosworth in Leicestershire (Baresworde in Domesday Book) from an Old English personal name Bār (from bār ‘boar’) + worth ‘enclosure’.

It is possibly also derived from Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, which is so named with an Old English personal name Bōsa.

Additionally, the name includes the Old English term worth ‘enclosure’.

This suggests that the name has connections to both historical and geographical significance.

Overall, the name reflects a rich cultural heritage rooted in the early English language and local topography.

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

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5K	Immigration Records
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Where is the Bosworth family from?

You can see how Bosworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 52 Bosworth families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bosworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bosworth families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosworth 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 Bosworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bosworth.

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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.

Farmer

41%

Laborer

23%

Labourer

14%

Machinist

14%

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Census Record

There are 65K census records available for the last name Bosworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosworth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name Bosworth. 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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Military Records

There are 8K military records available for the last name Bosworth. For the veterans among your Bosworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosworth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosworth in 1953 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

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Bosworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Husbands Bosworth in Leicestershire (Baresworde in Domesday Book) from an Old English personal name Bār (from bār ‘boar’) + worth ‘enclosure’.

It is possibly also derived from Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, which is so named with an Old English personal name Bōsa.

Additionally, the name includes the Old English term worth ‘enclosure’.

This suggests that the name has connections to both historical and geographical significance.

Overall, the name reflects a rich cultural heritage rooted in the early English language and local topography.

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

Where is the Bosworth family from?

What did your Bosworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bosworth.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

41%

Laborer

23%

Labourer

14%

Machinist

14%

What Bosworth family records will you find?

What is the average Bosworth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosworth in 1953 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

Bosworth Family History

Bosworth Surname Meaning

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Bosworth Surname Meaning

563,000 record(s) for Bosworth

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Where is the Bosworth family from?

What did your Bosworth ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Bosworth family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bosworth lifespan?

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