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Boide Family History

Boide 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: Bode, Bonde, Borde, Boire, Bride, Boie, Boike, Boise, Boice, Bowden

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Where is the Boide family from?

You can see how Boide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boide family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Boide family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Boide's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Boide families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boide 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 180 census records available for the last name Boide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boide 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Boide. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boide. For the veterans among your Boide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boide lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Boide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boide in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boide 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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