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Boutillier Family History

Boutillier 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, Bouthillier, Lhuillier, Baumiller, Boutelle, Boulier

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Where is the Boutillier family from?

You can see how Boutillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boutillier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boutillier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Boutillier families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Boutillier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boutillier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boutillier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boutillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boutillier. 67% of Boutillier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boutillier women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boutillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boutillier 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 Boutillier. 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 525 military records available for the last name Boutillier. For the veterans among your Boutillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boutillier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Boutillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boutillier in 1962 was 83, and 61 in 2002.

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