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Boiseau Family History

Boiseau 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: Boileau, Boisseau, Loiseau, Soileau, Brideau, Boisen, Bibeau, Bordeau

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Where is the Boiseau family from?

You can see how Boiseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiseau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boiseau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boiseau families living in Louisiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Boiseau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Boiseau families in 1880.
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What did your Boiseau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boiseau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Boiseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiseau 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Boiseau. 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 91 military records available for the last name Boiseau. For the veterans among your Boiseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiseau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boiseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boiseau in 1963 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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