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Boisseau Family History

Boisseau Name Meaning

French:: variant of Boissel . habitational name from (Le) Boisseau the name of several places mainly in the northern part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Bissell, Bosse, Brideau, Bisset, Boisvert, Soileau, Boileau, Caisse

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Where is the Boisseau family from?

You can see how Boisseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisseau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boisseau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 174 Boisseau families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Boisseau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisseau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boisseau. 32% of Boisseau men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Boisseau women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boisseau were Connis and Rentire. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    32%
  • Comptable
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Connis
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Rentire
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Boisseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisseau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boisseau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boisseau. For the veterans among your Boisseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisseau lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Boisseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boisseau in 1947 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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