| ![Show Contents]() Boshard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The surname Boshard is derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the German elements "bos," which meant "audacious," and "hard," which meant "hardy" or "brave." Thus, the name no doubt originally referred to a person who was very tough or one who was inclined to fight. Some instances of the Boshard surname are derived from the personal name Burkhart, and the German word boese, which meant "naughty" and "tough." Early Origins of the Boshard familyThe surname Boshard was first found in Westphalia, where the name Bossart became noted for its many branches within the region, where each house acquired a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the Bossart family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Boshard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boshard research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1538, 1539 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Boshard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boshard Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Boshard include Bossart, Bosart, Bosarte, Bossarte, Bossard, Bossardt, Bosard, Bosardt, Bossarde, Bosarde and many more. Early Notables of the Boshard familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boshard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Boshard migration to the United States | + |
After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them:
Boshard Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Ina Boshard, who arrived in Virginia in 1701 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Boshard migration to the United States 
