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Boissiere Family History

Boissiere 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: Bossier, Bussiere, Boisseau, Labossiere, Boisvert, Bossler, Rossier

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Where is the Boissiere family from?

You can see how Boissiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boissiere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boissiere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Boissiere families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boissiere's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Boissiere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boissiere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boissiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boissiere. 100% of Boissiere men worked as a Plasterer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Boissiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boissiere 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Boissiere. 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 133 military records available for the last name Boissiere. For the veterans among your Boissiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boissiere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boissiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boissiere in 1963 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

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