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Boisjolie Family History

Boisjolie Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Boisjoli: topographic name meaning literally ‘joyful (or attractive) wood’ (see Jolibois) or a habitational name from (Le) Bois Joli or Bois-Joli names of several minor places in various parts of France.

The surname Boisjoli is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Boisjolie family from?

You can see how Boisjolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisjolie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisjolie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 88 Boisjolie families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Boisjolie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisjolie families in 1911.
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What did your Boisjolie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boisjolie. 63% of Boisjolie men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Boisjolie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boisjolie were Farmer and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Boisjolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisjolie 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Boisjolie. 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 174 military records available for the last name Boisjolie. For the veterans among your Boisjolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisjolie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boisjolie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boisjolie in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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