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Boulerice Family History

Boulerice Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breton Bourhis: from bourc'his ‘burgher’ a status name for an inhabitant and (usually) freeman of a fortified town.

It typically refers to someone who lived within the protections of a fortified area.

This term highlights the social standing associated with residing in such towns.

For further context, see Bourg and compare Bourgeois.

These comparisons illustrate the evolution of social status terms in the region.

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


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Where is the Boulerice family from?

You can see how Boulerice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulerice family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boulerice families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Boulerice families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boulerice's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Boulerice families in 1911.
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What did your Boulerice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boulerice. 34% of Boulerice men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Boulerice women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boulerice were Laborer and Speeder Tender.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Speeder Tender
    50%

What Boulerice family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Boulerice. 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 136 military records available for the last name Boulerice. For the veterans among your Boulerice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulerice lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boulerice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boulerice in 1964 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

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