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Boissonneau Family History

Boissonneau 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, Bissonnette, Bonneau, Bistodeau, Bonadonna

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Where is the Boissonneau family from?

You can see how Boissonneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissonneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissonneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Boissonneau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boissonneau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boissonneau families in 1891.
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What did your Boissonneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boissonneau. 40% of Boissonneau men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Boissonneau women worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    26%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    15%
  • Cultivat
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Boissonneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boissonneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissonneau 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Boissonneau. 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 124 military records available for the last name Boissonneau. For the veterans among your Boissonneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissonneau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Boissonneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boissonneau in 1958 was 47, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boissonneau 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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