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Boutellier Family History

Boutellier 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: Boutilier, Boutelle, Bouthillier, Boteler, Cornellier, Boulier

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Where is the Boutellier family from?

You can see how Boutellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boutellier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boutellier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Boutellier families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Boutellier's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Boutellier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boutellier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boutellier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boutellier. 78% of Boutellier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
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What Boutellier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Boutellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boutellier 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Boutellier. 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 32 military records available for the last name Boutellier. For the veterans among your Boutellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boutellier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Boutellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boutellier in 1977 was 74, and 61 in 1995.

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