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Boster Name Meaning

North German (also Böster) from a shortened vernacular form of the personal name Sebastian . This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Boester .

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


Similar surnames: Boester, Bester, Oster, Hoster, Koster, Bosher, Coster, Poster, Bose

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Where is the Boster family from?

You can see how Boster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Boster families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Boster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boster 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 Boster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boster. 24% of Boster men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Boster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boster were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Boster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boster. For the veterans among your Boster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Boster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boster in 1954 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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