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Bosteder Name Meaning

Altered form of Bostedo a surname of presumed Spanish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boteler, Boeder, Boster, Oster, Ostler, Bolander, Bolter, Koster

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Where is the Bosteder family from?

You can see how Bosteder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosteder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bosteder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bosteder family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosteder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bosteder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosteder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosteder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bosteder. 34% of Bosteder men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • W P A Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Bosteder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Bosteder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosteder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bosteder. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bosteder. For the veterans among your Bosteder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosteder lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bosteder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bosteder in 1961 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

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