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Boikins Family History

Boikins 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: Boykins, Botkins, Bodkins, Hopkins, Botkin, Dockins, Burkins, Corkins

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Where is the Boikins family from?

You can see how Boikins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boikins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boikins families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Boikins's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Boikins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Boikins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boikins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boikins. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boikins. For the veterans among your Boikins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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