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Boesswetter Family History

Boesswetter Name 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: Bessette, Kiesewetter, Bressette, Hofstetter, Bassette, Bissette

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Boesswetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boesswetter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boesswetter. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Boesswetter. For the veterans among your Boesswetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boesswetter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Boesswetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Boesswetter in 1969 was 89, and 82 in 1989.

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