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Boseth Family History

Boseth 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: Roseth, Borseth, Joseph, Booth, Seth, Bosch, Borth, Beth, Bost, Koeth

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Where is the Boseth family from?

You can see how Boseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boseth family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Boseth's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Boseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Boseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boseth 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boseth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boseth. For the veterans among your Boseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boseth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Boseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boseth in 1968 was 63, and 76 in 1998.

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