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Bozan Family History

Bozan 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: Bazan, Boman, Boran, Boza, Boan, Boyan, Bozak, Bocan, Bozman, Bogan

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Where is the Bozan family from?

You can see how Bozan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bozan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bozan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bozan family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bozan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Bozan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bozan 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 Bozan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bozan. 38% of Bozan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bozan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bozan were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Bozan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bozan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bozan 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Bozan. 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 121 military records available for the last name Bozan. For the veterans among your Bozan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bozan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2001, in the United States, Bozan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bozan in 1940 was 56, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bozan 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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