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Boissat Family History

Boissat 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: Boisseau, Bisset, Poissant, Bossart, Boisse, Bliss, Biss, Borst, Boss

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Where is the Boissat family from?

You can see how Boissat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boissat family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Boissat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Boissat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissat 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 Boissat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boissat. 100% of Boissat men worked as a Fils 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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Boissat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Boissat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boissat. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boissat. For the veterans among your Boissat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissat lifespan?

Average Boissat life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boissat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boissat 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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