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Boiter Name Meaning

Scottish: altered form of Boyter .

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


Similar surnames: Boyter, Bitar, Bolger, Bolter, Buter, Boser, Gaiter, Baxter, Border

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Where is the Boiter family from?

You can see how Boiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boiter family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boiter's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Boiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boiter. 30% of Boiter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boiter women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Print Shop
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Boiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiter 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Boiter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Boiter. For the veterans among your Boiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiter lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Boiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boiter in 1946 was 30, and 63 in 2004.

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