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Boillie Family History

Boillie 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: Billie, Baillie, Bolle, Bailie, Smillie, Sollie, Bollin, Billig

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Where is the Boillie family from?

You can see how Boillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boillie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Boillie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Boillie family living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boillie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boillie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boillie 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 47 census records available for the last name Boillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boillie 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boillie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boillie. For the veterans among your Boillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boillie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boillie 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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