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Boisson Name Meaning

French: topographic name from a regional variant of buisson ‘bush scrub’ (see Buisson ) or a habitational name from (Le) Boisson the name of several places in various parts of France named with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Bisson, Soisson, Poisson, Buisson, Bosson, Brisson, Boston, Posson

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Where is the Boisson family from?

You can see how Boisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Boisson families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Boisson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boisson families in 1911.
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What did your Boisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boisson. 43% of Boisson men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Boisson women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Pcheur
    16%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boisson. 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 203 military records available for the last name Boisson. For the veterans among your Boisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Boisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boisson in 1960 was 39, and 85 in 2002.

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