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Boisdore Family History

Boisdore Name 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: Isadore, Bashore, Briscoe, Reisdorf, Boisvert, Botsford, Biscoe

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Where is the Boisdore family from?

You can see how Boisdore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisdore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boisdore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Boisdore families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisdore's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisdore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisdore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisdore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boisdore. 100% of Boisdore women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Boisdore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisdore 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Boisdore. 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 107 military records available for the last name Boisdore. For the veterans among your Boisdore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisdore lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Boisdore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boisdore in 1956 was 51, and 83 in 1999.

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