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Boilet Family History

Boilet 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: Boulet, Bailey, Billet, Bolle, Bonnet, Bogle, Bole, Bolt, Mollet

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boilet ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Boilet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Boilet. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Boilet. For the veterans among your Boilet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilet lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Boilet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boilet in 1986 was 79, and 75 in 1998.

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