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Boika Family History

Boika 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: Boiko, Boik, Boike, Boka, Boda, Bora, Bolla, Borra, Bork, Belka

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Where is the Boika family from?

You can see how Boika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boika family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boika families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boika families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boika's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Boika families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boika 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 Boika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boika. 100% of Boika men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Boika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Boika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boika 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Boika. 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 22 military records available for the last name Boika. For the veterans among your Boika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boika lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Boika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boika in 1973 was 87, and 72 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boika 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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