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Bosdell Family History

Bosdell 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: Boswell, Bodell, Boshell, Oswell, Bissell, Rosell, Bothell, Odell

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Where is the Bosdell family from?

You can see how Bosdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosdell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bosdell families living in South Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bosdell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bosdell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosdell. 100% of Bosdell men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bosdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosdell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bosdell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bosdell. For the veterans among your Bosdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosdell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bosdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bosdell in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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