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Labossiere Family History

Labossiere Name Meaning

French (Labossière):: variant of Laboissière (and in North America an altered form of this) a habitational name from a common placename La Boissière meaning ‘wooded area’ from bois ‘wood’. possibly also from a feminine derivative of Bossier ‘cooper’ denoting the ‘wife of the cooper’. The surname Labossière which is virtually non-existing in France is also found in Haiti (in any of the two possible senses; see also 1 above) where it is rare.

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

Similar surnames: Lariviere, Bossier, Lapierre, Lassere, Laverdiere, Laperriere

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Where is the Labossiere family from?

You can see how Labossiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Labossiere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Labossiere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 83 Labossiere families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Labossiere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Labossiere families in 1911.

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What did your Labossiere ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
52%
Journalier
11%
Carpenter
9%
Laborer
7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Stenographer
100%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 317 immigration records available for the last name Labossiere. 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 650 military records available for the last name Labossiere. For the veterans among your Labossiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Labossiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Labossiere 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Labossiere. 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 650 military records available for the last name Labossiere. For the veterans among your Labossiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Labossiere lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Labossiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Labossiere in 1962 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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