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Boosman Family History

Boosman 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: Bousman, Goosman, Moosman, Bookman, Bossman, Bosman, Brosman, Boorman

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Where is the Boosman family from?

You can see how Boosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boosman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Boosman families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boosman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boosman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boosman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boosman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boosman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Boosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boosman 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Boosman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Boosman. For the veterans among your Boosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boosman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boosman in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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