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Boia Family History

Boia Surname 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: Boda, Bora, Bois, Bona, Boza, Noia, Boie, Toia, Bova, Bria

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Where is the Boia family from?

You can see how Boia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boia family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Boia families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Boia families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boia's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Boia families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Boia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boia 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Boia. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boia. For the veterans among your Boia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Boia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Boia in 1969 was 85, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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