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Bosche Name Meaning

German: variant of Bosch . French (also Bosché): variant of Boschet a topographic name for someone living or working in a wood from Old French boschet ‘little wood’ hence a variant of Bosquet . Alternatively a variant of Boscher an occupational name for a forester.

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


Similar surnames: Boschen, Bosch, Boschee, Bosse, Busche, Rosche, Bouche, Boschert

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Where is the Bosche family from?

You can see how Bosche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bosche families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosche's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bosche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosche. 32% of Bosche men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bosche women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosche were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Stock Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bosche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosche 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Bosche. 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 562 military records available for the last name Bosche. For the veterans among your Bosche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosche lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bosche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bosche in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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