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Boisoneau Family History

Boisoneau 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: Boisseau, Boileau, Cousineau, Loiseau, Simoneau, Bilodeau, Bonneau

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Where is the Boisoneau family from?

You can see how Boisoneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisoneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boisoneau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Boisoneau family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisoneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisoneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisoneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisoneau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Boisoneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisoneau 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 Boisoneau. 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 20 military records available for the last name Boisoneau. For the veterans among your Boisoneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisoneau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Boisoneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boisoneau in 1961 was 51, and 89 in 1997.

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