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Boschen Family History

Boschen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bosch perhaps from the oblique case. North German (Böschen): see Boeschen.

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


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Where is the Boschen family from?

You can see how Boschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boschen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boschen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Boschen families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Boschen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boschen families in 1911.
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What did your Boschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boschen. 14% of Boschen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Boschen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boschen were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Boschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boschen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boschen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boschen. For the veterans among your Boschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boschen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boschen in 1957 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boschen 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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