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Boillat Family History

Boillat Surname 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: Billet, Bolla, Boileau, Bonilla, Brillant, Bielat, Brilla, Brill

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Where is the Boillat family from?

You can see how Boillat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boillat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boillat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Boillat families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Boillat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boillat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boillat 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 Boillat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boillat. 100% of Boillat men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Boillat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Boillat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boillat 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Boillat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Boillat. For the veterans among your Boillat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boillat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Boillat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boillat in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boillat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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