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Boyster Family History

Boyster Name Meaning

Probably of Irish origin but unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Oyster, Royster, Holster, Boyer, Brester, Luyster, Bruster, Oster

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Where is the Boyster family from?

You can see how Boyster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Boyster families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Boyster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyster. 100% of Boyster women worked as a Domestic. .

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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

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyster 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Boyster. 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 257 military records available for the last name Boyster. For the veterans among your Boyster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boyster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Boyster in 1962 was 100, and 73 in 2004.

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