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Boissoneault Family History

Boissoneault 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: Boissonneault, Boisseau, Pinsonneault, Migneault, Vigneault

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Where is the Boissoneault family from?

You can see how Boissoneault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissoneault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissoneault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Boissoneault families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Boissoneault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boissoneault families in 1911.
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What did your Boissoneault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boissoneault. 47% of Boissoneault men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boissoneault women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Journalier
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boissoneault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissoneault 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Boissoneault. 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 63 military records available for the last name Boissoneault. For the veterans among your Boissoneault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissoneault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Boissoneault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boissoneault in 1965 was 63, and 76 in 2002.

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