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Boissen Family History

Boissen 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: Bossen, Bissen, Boisen, Boisse, Bosse, Nissen, Boisseau, Bisson

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Where is the Boissen family from?

You can see how Boissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Boissen families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boissen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boissen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Boissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Boissen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boissen. For the veterans among your Boissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Boissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boissen in 1977 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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