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Boison Family History

Boison 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: Boyson, Boisen, Bosson, Bonson, Bolson, Brison, Benson, Boston

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Where is the Boison family from?

You can see how Boison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Boison families living in Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Boison's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Boison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Boison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boison 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Boison. 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 49 military records available for the last name Boison. For the veterans among your Boison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Boison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boison in 1969 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boison 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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