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Boisselle Name Meaning

French: rare feminine form of Boissel and in North America an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Boisse, Rosselle, Desselle, Roussell, Bissette, Bissett, Rousselle

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Where is the Boisselle family from?

You can see how Boisselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisselle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisselle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Boisselle families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisselle's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Boisselle families in 1891.
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What did your Boisselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisselle. 29% of Boisselle men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Cult
    22%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Commis
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisselle 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Boisselle. 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 248 military records available for the last name Boisselle. For the veterans among your Boisselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisselle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boisselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boisselle in 1962 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

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