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Boislard Family History

Boislard 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: Boilard, Billard, Bossard, Bollard, Voisard, Bosshard, Boland

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Where is the Boislard family from?

You can see how Boislard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boislard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boislard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Boislard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boislard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boislard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boislard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boislard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boislard. 34% of Boislard men worked as a Journalier. .

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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

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Culti
    23%
  • Steam Fitter
    23%
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What Boislard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Boislard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boislard 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Boislard. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boislard. For the veterans among your Boislard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boislard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Boislard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boislard in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2000.

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