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Bosin Family History

Bosin 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: Bodin, Bosi, Bolin, Bogin, Rosin, Sosin, Borin, Bosen, Kosin, Bosio

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Where is the Bosin family from?

You can see how Bosin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bosin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Bosin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bosin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bosin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosin. 34% of Bosin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bosin women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosin 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Bosin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Bosin. For the veterans among your Bosin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bosin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bosin in 1955 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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