This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Boiland family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Boiland Family History

Boiland 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: Boland, Boilard, Borland, Bohland, Boyland, Bowland, Bolland, Hoiland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Boiland family from?

You can see how Boiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Boiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Boiland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boiland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Boiland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Boiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Boiland

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Boiland. 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.

View all Boiland immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Boiland. For the veterans among your Boiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boiland military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boiland family history

Discover More

What is the average Boiland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boiland 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boiland family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial