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Boilen Family History

Boilen 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: Bolen, Bohlen, Boisen, Bailen, Bowlen, Boylen, Bollen, Bowden, Bailey

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Where is the Boilen family from?

You can see how Boilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boilen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boilen family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Boilen's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Boilen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Boilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boilen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Boilen. For the veterans among your Boilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Boilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boilen in 1978 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boilen 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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