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Boiset Family History

Boiset 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: Boisen, Boise, Borst, Bonnet, Bosse, Bowser, Borseth, Beiser

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Where is the Boiset family from?

You can see how Boiset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boiset families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Boiset family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiset's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Boiset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiset 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 26 census records available for the last name Boiset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiset 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boiset. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boiset. For the veterans among your Boiset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiset lifespan?

Average Boiset life expectancy in 1985 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boiset 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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