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Boisvenu Family History

Boisvenu 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: Boisseau, Boisvert, Boisen, Boileau, Bossen, Boven, Baisden, Bissen

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Where is the Boisvenu family from?

You can see how Boisvenu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisvenu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisvenu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boisvenu families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisvenu's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boisvenu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisvenu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boisvenu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boisvenu. 100% of Boisvenu men worked as a Fils Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Boisvenu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisvenu 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Boisvenu. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boisvenu. For the veterans among your Boisvenu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisvenu lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Boisvenu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boisvenu in 1970 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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