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Boulier Family History

Boulier Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Beaulieu. French: occupational name for a maker of balls or the organizer of a game of boules from an agent derivative of boule ‘(bowling) ball’.

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


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Where is the Boulier family from?

You can see how Boulier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boulier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boulier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 39 Boulier families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Boulier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boulier families in 1911.
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What did your Boulier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boulier. 100% of Boulier 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boulier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boulier 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Boulier. 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 345 military records available for the last name Boulier. For the veterans among your Boulier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boulier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Boulier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boulier in 1961 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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