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Boisier Family History

Boisier 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: Bossier, Bosier, Bosler, Beisner, Bowser, Beiser, Hosier, Boisvert

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Where is the Boisier family from?

You can see how Boisier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Boisier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisier 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 Boisier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisier. 60% of Boisier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Boisier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Boisier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Boisier. 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 Boisier. For the veterans among your Boisier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisier lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Boisier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boisier in 1984 was 55, and 38 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boisier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boisier 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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