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Boilin Family History

Boilin 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: Bolin, Bailin, Boivin, Bollin, Bowlin, Bohlin, Berlin, Joslin

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Where is the Boilin family from?

You can see how Boilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boilin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Boilin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Boilin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boilin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Boilin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boilin 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 82 census records available for the last name Boilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Boilin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boilin. For the veterans among your Boilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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