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Boisvenue Family History

Boisvenue 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: Boisseau, Boisvert, Boisen, Boisselle, Bienvenue, Benavente, Boileau

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Where is the Boisvenue family from?

You can see how Boisvenue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisvenue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Boisvenue families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Boisvenue family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisvenue's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boisvenue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisvenue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisvenue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisvenue. 34% of Boisvenue men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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

  • Farmers Son
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Journelier
    23%
  • Cultivator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisvenue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisvenue 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Boisvenue. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boisvenue. For the veterans among your Boisvenue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisvenue lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Boisvenue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boisvenue in 1956 was 36, and 60 in 2003.

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