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Boscus Family History

Boscus 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: Boss, Bosco, Bosch, Bonus, Fiscus, Bogus, Boggus, Moncus, Bolus

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Where is the Boscus family from?

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

What did your Boscus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boscus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Boscus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boscus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boscus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boscus. For the veterans among your Boscus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boscus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Boscus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boscus in 1985 was 66, and 82 in 1989.

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