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Boshard Family History

Boshard 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: Bossard, Bushard, Boshart, Bosshard, Boilard, Bongard, Gossard

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Where is the Boshard family from?

You can see how Boshard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boshard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Boshard families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Boshard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Boshard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boshard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boshard. 60% of Boshard men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Boshard women worked as a Comptometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boshard were Electrician and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boshard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshard 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Boshard. 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 215 military records available for the last name Boshard. For the veterans among your Boshard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Boshard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boshard in 1962 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

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