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Bosen Family History

Bosen Surname Meaning

German (also Bösen): possibly a patronymic from Bose and Böse. Compare Boesen.

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


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Where is the Bosen family from?

You can see how Bosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bosen families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bosen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bosen families in 1911.
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What did your Bosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosen. 18% of Bosen men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Bosen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosen were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosen 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Bosen. 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 753 military records available for the last name Bosen. For the veterans among your Bosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bosen in 1953 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosen 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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