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Boissy Family History

Boissy Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Boissy, the name of several places in various parts of France, derived from Latin buxus box tree.

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


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Where is the Boissy family from?

You can see how Boissy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Boissy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boissy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boissy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boissy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boissy. 34% of Boissy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boissy women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Boissy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boissy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissy 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Boissy. 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 394 military records available for the last name Boissy. For the veterans among your Boissy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Boissy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boissy in 1958 was 43, and 55 in 2003.

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