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Boisseau Family History

Boisseau Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Boissel. habitational name from (Le) Boisseau the name of several places mainly in the northern part of France.

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


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Where is the Boisseau family from?

You can see how Boisseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisseau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boisseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Boisseau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisseau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boisseau families in 1891.
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What did your Boisseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boisseau. 15% of Boisseau men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Boisseau women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boisseau were Painter and Hairdresser.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Hairdresser
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Boisseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisseau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boisseau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boisseau. For the veterans among your Boisseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisseau lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Boisseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boisseau in 1947 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boisseau 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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