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Boissett Family History

Boissett 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: Blissett, Bissett, Brissett, Boisseau, Boisvert, Grissett, Poinsett

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Where is the Boissett family from?

You can see how Boissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boissett family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boissett's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Boissett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Boissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boissett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boissett. For the veterans among your Boissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Boissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boissett in 1971 was 66, and 81 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boissett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boissett 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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