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Boiss Family History

Boiss 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: Bliss, Biss, Boss, Bois, Boise, Boies, Boisse, Ross, Boris, Moss

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Where is the Boiss family from?

You can see how Boiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boiss families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Boiss families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiss's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Boiss families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiss 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 185 census records available for the last name Boiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiss 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boiss. 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 30 military records available for the last name Boiss. For the veterans among your Boiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiss lifespan?

Average Boiss life expectancy in 1953 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 47.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boiss 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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