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Boisdorf Family History

Boisdorf 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: Reisdorf, Kasdorf, Nondorf, Boisvert, Bergdorf, Botsford, Burgdorf

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Where is the Boisdorf family from?

You can see how Boisdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boisdorf families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Boisdorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boisdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boisdorf. 100% of Boisdorf men worked as a Press Operator. .

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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

  • Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Boisdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisdorf 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boisdorf. 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 78 military records available for the last name Boisdorf. For the veterans among your Boisdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisdorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Boisdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boisdorf in 1965 was 63, and 80 in 2003.

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