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Boisclair Family History

Boisclair Name Meaning

French: topographic name from Old French bois ‘wood’ (see Bois ) + clair ‘clear light’ or a habitational name from (Le) Bois Clair the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname is virtually non-existing in France.

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


Similar surnames: Gisclair, Bolar, Auclair, Boisseau, Leclair, St. Clair, Bosler, Clair

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Where is the Boisclair family from?

You can see how Boisclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisclair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boisclair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 396 Boisclair families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisclair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisclair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisclair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boisclair. 22% of Boisclair men worked as a Journalier and 25% of Boisclair women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boisclair were Farmer and Couturire. .

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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
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Cult
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    25%
  • Tudiant
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Couturire
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boisclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisclair 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Boisclair. 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 736 military records available for the last name Boisclair. For the veterans among your Boisclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisclair lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boisclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boisclair in 1957 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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