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Boselli Family History

Boselli 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: Roselli, Borelli, Bonelli, Rosell, Boswell, Bodell, Bowell, Boxell

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Where is the Boselli family from?

You can see how Boselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Boselli families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Boselli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Boselli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boselli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boselli. 38% of Boselli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Boselli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boselli were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Cook
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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What Boselli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Boselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boselli 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 Boselli. 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 99 military records available for the last name Boselli. For the veterans among your Boselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boselli lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Boselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boselli in 1956 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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