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Boissoneau Family History

Boissoneau 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: Boisseau, Boissonneault, Bistodeau, Boileau, Bisson, Soisson, Poisson

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Where is the Boissoneau family from?

You can see how Boissoneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissoneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissoneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Boissoneau families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Boissoneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boissoneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissoneau 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 Boissoneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boissoneau. 60% of Boissoneau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boissoneau women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boissoneau were Weaver and Winder.

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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
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

What Boissoneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boissoneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissoneau 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Boissoneau. 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 191 military records available for the last name Boissoneau. For the veterans among your Boissoneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissoneau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Boissoneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boissoneau in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boissoneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boissoneau 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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