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Boissey Family History

Boissey 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: Brissey, Bissey, Boisse, Bussey, Bosse, Fossey, Boisseau, Bosley

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Where is the Boissey family from?

You can see how Boissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissey families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Boissey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Boissey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boissey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boissey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Boissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boissey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boissey. For the veterans among your Boissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Boissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boissey in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 2001.

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