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Boshman Family History

Boshman 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: Oshman, Boseman, Bossman, Bohman, Bosman, Bushman, Bowman, Osman

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Where is the Boshman family from?

You can see how Boshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boshman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boshman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boshman family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Boshman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Boshman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boshman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boshman. 100% of Boshman women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Boshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boshman 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Boshman. 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 325 military records available for the last name Boshman. For the veterans among your Boshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boshman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Boshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Boshman in 1970 was 87, and 80 in 1999.

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