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Boismier Family History

Boismier Surname Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of French Boesmé or Boismé (see Beaumier).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boismier family from?

You can see how Boismier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boismier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boismier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Boismier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Boismier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boismier families in 1911.
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What did your Boismier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boismier. 60% of Boismier 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 1921

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Boismier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Boismier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boismier 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Boismier. 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 105 military records available for the last name Boismier. For the veterans among your Boismier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boismier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boismier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boismier in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boismier 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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