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Boisson Family History

Boisson Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a regional variant of buisson ‘bush scrub’ (see Buisson) or a habitational name from (Le) Boisson.

The name of several places in various parts of France named with this word.

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


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You can see how Boisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Boisson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boisson families in 1891.
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What did your Boisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boisson. 64% of Boisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Retired Private Means
    19%
  • Shop Assistant (milling)
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boisson. 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 203 military records available for the last name Boisson. For the veterans among your Boisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Boisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boisson in 1960 was 39, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boisson 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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