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Boisclaire Family History

Boisclaire 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: Boisclair, Gisclair, Boilard, Sinclair, St. Claire, Claire, Belaire

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Where is the Boisclaire family from?

You can see how Boisclaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisclaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisclaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Boisclaire families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisclaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisclaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisclaire 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 Boisclaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisclaire. 56% of Boisclaire men worked as a Cult.

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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

  • Cult
    56%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

What Boisclaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Boisclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisclaire 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Boisclaire. 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 11 military records available for the last name Boisclaire. For the veterans among your Boisclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisclaire lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Boisclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boisclaire in 1974 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boisclaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boisclaire 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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