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Boosey Family History

Boosey Name Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English bosy ‘ox-stall cow-stall’ (Old English bōsig).

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


Similar surnames: Boose, Brosey, Pooley, Boozer, Boone, Hooley, Bussey, Bosse, Bodley

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Where is the Boosey family from?

You can see how Boosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boosey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Boosey families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Boosey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boosey families in 1911.
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What did your Boosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boosey. 17% of Boosey men worked as a General Labourer Heavy and 81% of Boosey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boosey were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy
    17%
  • Newspaper Salesman
    17%
  • Dock Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Boosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boosey 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Boosey. 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 442 military records available for the last name Boosey. For the veterans among your Boosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boosey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Boosey in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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