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Bosi Family History

Bosi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Boso. This surname is also found in southern France.

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


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Where is the Bosi family from?

You can see how Bosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Bosi families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bosi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bosi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosi 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 Bosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosi. 28% of Bosi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bosi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosi were Moulder and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Moulder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Bosi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Bosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosi 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Bosi. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bosi. For the veterans among your Bosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bosi in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bosi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosi 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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