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Gustav Boess

Photograph of Gustav Boess Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Gustav
Surname
Boess
Occupation
Mayor

The Name Gustav

Origin
Germanic, Swedish
Meaning
Staff of the Goths or royal staff.
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The Boess Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
A surname possibly derived from a personal name or occupational descriptor, though the exact meaning is uncertain.
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