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Bosio Family History

Bosio Name Meaning

Italian: from a variant of the medieval personal name Boso Latinized as Bosius. This surname is also found in southern France.

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


Similar surnames: Cosio, Bosso, Boso, Bosco, Bosi, Bosko, Bose, Bodin, Bono, Bodi

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Where is the Bosio family from?

You can see how Bosio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bosio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bosio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bosio families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bosio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bosio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bosio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bosio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bosio. 34% of Bosio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bosio women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bosio were Salesman and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bosio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bosio 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 Bosio. 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 302 military records available for the last name Bosio. For the veterans among your Bosio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bosio lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bosio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bosio in 1958 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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