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Boslaw Family History

Boslaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bolla, Bosler, Bolam, Koslow, Hoshaw, Bosak, Bosley, Bolas, Bolar

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Where is the Boslaw family from?

You can see how Boslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boslaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boslaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boslaw families living in Nebraska. This was about 71% of all the recorded Boslaw's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Boslaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boslaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Boslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boslaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boslaw. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boslaw. For the veterans among your Boslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boslaw lifespan?

Average Boslaw life expectancy in 1993 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boslaw 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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