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Boisen Family History

Boisen Surname Meaning

Danish and North German: variant of Boysen.

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


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Where is the Boisen family from?

You can see how Boisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Boisen families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Boisen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisen families in 1911.
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What did your Boisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boisen. 30% of Boisen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Boisen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boisen were Laborer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisen 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Boisen. 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 257 military records available for the last name Boisen. For the veterans among your Boisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boisen in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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