History of your Surname
Get access to Boissell family records.Start a free trial

Boissell Family History

Boissell 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: Bissell, Boisselle, Boswell, Boisseau, Rossell, Beissel, Thissell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Boissell family from?

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

What did your Boissell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Boissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Boissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Boissell

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Boissell. 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.

View all Boissell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Boissell. For the veterans among your Boissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boissell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boissell family history

Discover More

What is the average Boissell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Boissell in 1964 was 66, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boissell

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boissell family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Boissell last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial