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Bossin Family History

Bossin 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: Bassin, Bossen, Rossin, Bosson, Bossie, Bossi, Cossin, Bossio, Cousin

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Where is the Bossin family from?

You can see how Bossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bossin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bossin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Bossin family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bossin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bossin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bossin. 50% of Bossin men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Bossin women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Bossin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Bossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bossin 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Bossin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bossin. For the veterans among your Bossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bossin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bossin in 1969 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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