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Bosshardt Family History

Bosshardt Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Bosshart.

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


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Where is the Bosshardt family from?

You can see how Bosshardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosshardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosshardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bosshardt families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bosshardt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bosshardt families in 1880.
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What did your Bosshardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosshardt. 27% of Bosshardt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bosshardt women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosshardt were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosshardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosshardt 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Bosshardt. 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 389 military records available for the last name Bosshardt. For the veterans among your Bosshardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosshardt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bosshardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bosshardt in 1960 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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