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Boillan Family History

Boillan 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: Bouillon, Bolla, Millan, Billman, Boileau, Pollan, Wollan, Beilman

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Where is the Boillan family from?

You can see how Boillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boillan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Boillan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Boillan family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Boillan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Boillan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boillan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Boillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boillan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boillan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boillan. For the veterans among your Boillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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