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Boivert Family History

Boivert 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: Boisvert, Covert, Colvert, Bohnert, Boiter, Boliver, Seivert, Sivert

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Where is the Boivert family from?

You can see how Boivert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boivert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boivert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 97 Boivert families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boivert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boivert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boivert 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 Boivert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boivert. 34% of Boivert men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Boivert women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boivert were Cult 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
    34%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cult
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Contracteur
    29%
  • Revenue
    29%

What Boivert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boivert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boivert 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Boivert. 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 26 military records available for the last name Boivert. For the veterans among your Boivert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boivert lifespan?

Average Boivert life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boivert 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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