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Bosso Name Meaning

from bosso ‘box tree’, probably applied as a topographic name but possibly also as a metonymic occupational name for a wood carver or turner. variant of Boso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bosse, Bosco, Mosso, Bisso, Bosio, Boss, Boso, Bossom, Busse, Buss

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Bosso Family Origin

Where is the Bosso family from?

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You can see how Bosso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosso family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bosso families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bosso families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bosso's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bosso families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bosso Family Occupations

What did your Bosso ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Bosso family was Saloon Keeper. The most common Bosso occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Bosso's were Farmers. Farmer, Fruit Dealer and Gardening were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bosso.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Fruit Dealer

    25%

  • Gardening

    25%

  • Saloon Keeper

    25%

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

Bosso Historical Records

What Bosso family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bosso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosso census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bosso. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bosso. For the veterans among your Bosso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bosso Life Expectancy

What is the average Bosso lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bosso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bosso in 1957 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bosso ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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