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Bosewell Family History

Bosewell 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, Oswell, Sewell, Bonwell, Bakewell, Bowell, Lovewell

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Where is the Bosewell family from?

You can see how Bosewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bosewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Bosewell families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bosewell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bosewell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosewell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Bosewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosewell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bosewell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bosewell. For the veterans among your Bosewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosewell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Bosewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bosewell in 1976 was 83, and 87 in 1981.

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