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Boisse Family History

Boisse Name Meaning

Altered form (Boissé) of French Boissy . French: metonymic occupational name for one who measured grain from Old French boisse ‘measure of grain sixth of the bushel’ (see Boissel ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bosse, Bise, Baise, Boss, Moise, Buysse, Brissey, Boies, Boise, Boie

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Where is the Boisse family from?

You can see how Boisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Boisse families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Boisse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisse. 63% of Boisse 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
    63%
  • Cultivateur
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisse 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Boisse. 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 288 military records available for the last name Boisse. For the veterans among your Boisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Boisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boisse in 1954 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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