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Boiston Family History

Boiston Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Boston though the diphthongization of the vowel is unexpected.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Boiston family from?

You can see how Boiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boiston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Boiston families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boiston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Boiston families in 1891.
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What did your Boiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boiston. 100% of Boiston men worked as a Miner Retired and 91% of Boiston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Miner Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Shorthand Typist Civil S
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiston 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Boiston. 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 155 military records available for the last name Boiston. For the veterans among your Boiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiston lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Boiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boiston in 1978 was 86, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boiston 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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