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Boshert Family History

Boshert 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: Goshert, Bosher, Boshers, Boschert, Bossert, Boshart, Bosler

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Where is the Boshert family from?

You can see how Boshert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boshert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boshert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boshert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boshert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Boshert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshert 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boshert. 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 13 military records available for the last name Boshert. For the veterans among your Boshert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshert lifespan?

Average Boshert life expectancy in 2003 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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