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Boutlier Family History

Boutlier 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, Boulier, Butler, Soulier, Bourcier, Beutler, Bouvier

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Where is the Boutlier family from?

You can see how Boutlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boutlier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boutlier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 132 Boutlier families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Boutlier's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Boutlier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boutlier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boutlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisher and Fisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boutlier. 60% of Boutlier men worked as a Fisher and 100% of Boutlier women worked as a Fisher. .

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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

  • Fisher
    60%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boutlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boutlier 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Boutlier. 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 28 military records available for the last name Boutlier. For the veterans among your Boutlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boutlier lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Boutlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boutlier in 1984 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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