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Boyens Name Meaning

North German and North Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Boye .

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


Similar surnames: Ovens, Boden, Boye, Boysen, Boers, Borns, Boykins, Bores, Oyen, Bens

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Where is the Boyens family from?

You can see how Boyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boyens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Boyens families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Boyens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyens. 100% of Boyens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyens 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Boyens. 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 333 military records available for the last name Boyens. For the veterans among your Boyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyens lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Boyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boyens in 1956 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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