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Bosarge Name Meaning

Altered form of French Bouzage itself a variant of Bousage: probably a habitational name from Le Boussage a place in Deux-Sèvres. Both surnames Bouzage and Bousage are very rare in France; they are found in Charente and Haute-Vienne.

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


Similar surnames: Borg, Barre, Boberg, Berge, Boyar, Bogard, Borne, Barge, Borges

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Where is the Bosarge family from?

You can see how Bosarge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosarge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosarge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 95 Bosarge families living in Alabama. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bosarge's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bosarge families in 1880.
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What did your Bosarge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosarge. 49% of Bosarge men worked as a Fisherman and 22% of Bosarge women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosarge were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    49%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Bosarge lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bosarge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bosarge in 1956 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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