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Boselly Family History

Boselly 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: Rosell, Boswell, Bodell, Bosley, Bowell, Boxell, Bonello, Bovell

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Where is the Boselly family from?

You can see how Boselly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boselly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boselly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Boselly families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boselly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boselly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boselly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boselly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Boselly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boselly 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Boselly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Boselly. For the veterans among your Boselly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boselly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Boselly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boselly in 1964 was 89, and 92 in 2001.

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