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Boitson Family History

Boitson 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: Boston, Bouton, Bisson, Buitron, Soisson, Poisson, Bitton, Booton

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

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Boitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boitson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Boitson. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Boitson. For the veterans among your Boitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boitson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Boitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boitson in 1976 was 54, and 73 in 2001.

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