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Boisjoli Family History

Boisjoli 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: Rispoli, Bristol, Consoli, Bishop, Boston, Pioli, Bissell, Chisholm

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Where is the Boisjoli family from?

You can see how Boisjoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisjoli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boisjoli families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 61 Boisjoli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisjoli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisjoli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisjoli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisjoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisjoli. 74% of Boisjoli men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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
    74%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisjoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisjoli 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Boisjoli. 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 31 military records available for the last name Boisjoli. For the veterans among your Boisjoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisjoli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Boisjoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Boisjoli in 1959 was 39, and 73 in 2003.

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