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Boisner Family History

Boisner 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: Beisner, Reisner, Bodner, Bonner, Bosler, Borner, Bowser, Beiser

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Where is the Boisner family from?

You can see how Boisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boisner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Boisner families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 83% of all the recorded Boisner's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Boisner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Boisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boisner. 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 83 military records available for the last name Boisner. For the veterans among your Boisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Boisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boisner in 1967 was 71, and 78 in 1981.

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