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Boissonault Family History

Boissonault 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: Boissonneault, Boisseau, Arsenault, Dussault, Bisson, Soisson

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Where is the Boissonault family from?

You can see how Boissonault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissonault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Boissonault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Boissonault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boissonault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boissonault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissonault 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 Boissonault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Frame Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boissonault. 100% of Boissonault men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boissonault women worked as a Frame Spinner.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Frame Spinner
    100%

What Boissonault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Boissonault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissonault 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Boissonault. 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 34 military records available for the last name Boissonault. For the veterans among your Boissonault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissonault lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boissonault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boissonault in 1964 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boissonault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boissonault 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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