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Boul Family History

Boul Name Meaning

see Boule and Bull .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Boll, Bohl, Bou, Bour, Boule, Bol, Boal, Moul, Bell, Borel

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Where is the Boul family from?

You can see how Boul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boul families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Boul's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Boul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boul. 45% of Boul men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Boul women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Boul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boul 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Boul. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 817 military records available for the last name Boul. For the veterans among your Boul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boul lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Boul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boul in 1959 was 25, and 88 in 2004.

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