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Boulais Family History

Boulais Surname Meaning

French: variant of Boulay and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Boulais family from?

You can see how Boulais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boulais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Boulais families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Boulais's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Boulais families in 1891.
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What did your Boulais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Boulanger were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boulais. 38% of Boulais men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Boulais women worked as a Boulanger. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boulais were Fils Cultivateur and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Cult
    11%
  • Cultivator
    9%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Boulanger
    20%
  • Institutrice
    20%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boulais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulais 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Boulais. 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 338 military records available for the last name Boulais. For the veterans among your Boulais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulais lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Boulais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Boulais in 1946 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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