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Boursier Family History

Boursier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a maker or seller of purses and leather wallets from an agent derivative of Old French bourse ‘purse’ (from Late Latin bursa).

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


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Where is the Boursier family from?

You can see how Boursier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boursier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boursier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 44 Boursier families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Boursier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boursier families in 1911.
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What did your Boursier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boursier. 34% of Boursier men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Boursier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boursier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boursier 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Boursier. 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 46 military records available for the last name Boursier. For the veterans among your Boursier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boursier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Boursier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boursier in 1962 was 80, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boursier 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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