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Boscher Family History

Boscher 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: Boucher, Boschen, Buscher, Boschee, Roscher, Bosher, Boschert

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Where is the Boscher family from?

You can see how Boscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Boscher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Boscher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boscher. 30% of Boscher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boscher women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boscher 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Boscher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 357 military records available for the last name Boscher. For the veterans among your Boscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boscher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boscher in 1966 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

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