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Boilard Family History

Boilard Surname Meaning

French (mainly Vendée): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Boilard family from?

You can see how Boilard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boilard family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Boilard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 143 Boilard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boilard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boilard families in 1911.
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What did your Boilard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boilard. 40% of Boilard men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Boilard women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Cult
    22%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    11%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Boilard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boilard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilard 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Boilard. 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 290 military records available for the last name Boilard. For the veterans among your Boilard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boilard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Boilard in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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