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Boiteau Family History

Boiteau 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: Boileau, Buteau, Boisseau, Soileau, Brideau, Bibeau, Boiter, Bordeau

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Where is the Boiteau family from?

You can see how Boiteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiteau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boiteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Boiteau family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiteau's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Boiteau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiteau 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 Boiteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spooler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boiteau. 50% of Boiteau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boiteau women worked as a Spooler.

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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
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spooler
    100%

What Boiteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boiteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiteau 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Boiteau. 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 107 military records available for the last name Boiteau. For the veterans among your Boiteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiteau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boiteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boiteau in 1964 was 89, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boiteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boiteau 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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