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Boitt Family History

Boitt 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: Bott, Britt, Butt, Ott, Batt, Cott, Brett, Lott, Pott, Booth

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Where is the Boitt family from?

You can see how Boitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boitt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Boitt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boitt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Boitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boitt 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 143 census records available for the last name Boitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boitt. 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 Boitt. For the veterans among your Boitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boitt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Boitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boitt in 1987 was 62, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boitt 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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