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Boisjoly Family History

Boisjoly 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: Bristol, Bishop, Popejoy, Boston, Bissell, Chisholm, Bosco, Bierly

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Where is the Boisjoly family from?

You can see how Boisjoly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisjoly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boisjoly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Boisjoly families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisjoly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisjoly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisjoly 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 Boisjoly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boisjoly. 34% of Boisjoly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boisjoly women worked as a Student.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Boisjoly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisjoly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisjoly 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Boisjoly. 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 93 military records available for the last name Boisjoly. For the veterans among your Boisjoly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisjoly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Boisjoly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boisjoly in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boisjoly 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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