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Boisse Family History

Boisse Surname Meaning

Altered form (Boissé) of French Boissy. French: metonymic occupational name for one who measured grain from Old French boisse ‘measure of grain sixth of the bushel’.

(see Boissel).

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


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Where is the Boisse family from?

You can see how Boisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boisse family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boisse's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boisse families in 1891.
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What did your Boisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boisse. 40% of Boisse men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Boisse women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boisse were Weaver 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
    40%
  • Chair Maker
    40%
  • Weaver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisse 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Boisse. 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 288 military records available for the last name Boisse. For the veterans among your Boisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Boisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boisse in 1954 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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