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Boise Family History

Boise Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Boyce. This form of the surname is common in the US but rare in Britain. English: variant of Boyes.

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


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Where is the Boise family from?

You can see how Boise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Boise families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boise families in 1891.
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What did your Boise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boise. 100% of Boise women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Boise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boise 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Boise. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Boise. For the veterans among your Boise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boise lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Boise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Boise in 1950 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boise 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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