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Bousliman Family History

Bousliman 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: Bousman, Bosserman, Sliman, Boughman, Boseman, Boleman, Housman

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Where is the Bousliman family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bousliman 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 Bousliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bousliman. 100% of Bousliman men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Bousliman women worked as a 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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Bousliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bousliman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bousliman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bousliman. For the veterans among your Bousliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bousliman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bousliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bousliman in 1968 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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