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Boich Family History

Boich 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: Bosch, Bobich, Beich, Boch, Bolich, Brich, Bolch, Borich, Broich

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Where is the Boich family from?

You can see how Boich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Boich families living in Staffordshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Boich's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boich. 60% of Boich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boich 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Boich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boich 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Boich. 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 193 military records available for the last name Boich. For the veterans among your Boich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boich lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Boich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boich in 1946 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boich 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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