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Boisley Family History

Boisley 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: Bosley, Brisley, Baisley, Bailey, Worsley, Mosley, Bosler, Horsley

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Where is the Boisley family from?

You can see how Boisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boisley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boisley family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Boisley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Boisley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boisley 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 80 census records available for the last name Boisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boisley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boisley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boisley. For the veterans among your Boisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boisley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Boisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Boisley in 1972 was 88, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boisley 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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