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Boineau Family History

Boineau 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: Boileau, Bonneau, Boisseau, Mineau, Soileau, Pineau, Brideau, Bibeau

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Where is the Boineau family from?

You can see how Boineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Boineau families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Boineau's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Boineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Boineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boineau 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boineau. 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 126 military records available for the last name Boineau. For the veterans among your Boineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boineau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Boineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boineau in 1968 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boineau 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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