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Bose Family History

Bose Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Boas . English: variant of Bowes . German (also Böse): from Middle High German bœse bōse ‘bad evil; worthless’ later ‘furious angry’ possibly a nickname for someone with angry or grim looks. Compare Boese . Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Anglicized form of Basu .

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


Similar surnames: Bos, Boss, Bost, Bosse, Bole, Rose, Boye, Boso, Lose, Boie

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Where is the Bose family from?

You can see how Bose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Bose families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bose families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bose ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bose. 53% of Bose men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Bose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bose 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bose. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Bose. For the veterans among your Bose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bose lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bose in 1950 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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