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Boissonnault Family History

Boissonnault Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Boissonneau (see Boissonneault).

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


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Where is the Boissonnault family from?

You can see how Boissonnault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissonnault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boissonnault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 144 Boissonnault families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Boissonnault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boissonnault families in 1911.
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What did your Boissonnault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boissonnault. 36% of Boissonnault men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Boissonnault women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boissonnault were Rentier and Revenue.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Tudiant
    22%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Rentier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Revenue
    50%

What Boissonnault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boissonnault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissonnault 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Boissonnault. 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 119 military records available for the last name Boissonnault. For the veterans among your Boissonnault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissonnault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boissonnault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boissonnault in 1963 was 74, and 59 in 2004.

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