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Boisonault Family History

Boisonault 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: Boissonneault, Arsenault, Boisseau, Chinault, Bourgault, Daignault

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Where is the Boisonault family from?

You can see how Boisonault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisonault family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Boisonault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisonault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisonault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisonault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisonault ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Boisonault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisonault 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boisonault. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boisonault. For the veterans among your Boisonault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisonault lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Boisonault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boisonault in 1975 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

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