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Boiselle Family History

Boiselle 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: Loiselle, Boisselle, Boutelle, Bonsell, Rosselle, Roselle, Bolle

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Where is the Boiselle family from?

You can see how Boiselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiselle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boiselle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Boiselle family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiselle's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Boiselle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boiselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boiselle. 58% of Boiselle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boiselle women worked as a Retired. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    100%
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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Boiselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiselle 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Boiselle. 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 140 military records available for the last name Boiselle. For the veterans among your Boiselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiselle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Boiselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boiselle in 1952 was 50, and 83 in 2002.

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