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Boist Family History

Boist 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: Borst, Bois, Bost, Boast, Foist, Moist, Bobst, Boise, Buist, Poist

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Where is the Boist family from?

You can see how Boist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Boist families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Boist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boist. 34% of Boist men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Boist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Boist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boist 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Boist. 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 92 military records available for the last name Boist. For the veterans among your Boist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Boist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boist in 1968 was 53, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boist 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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