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Boyden Family History

Boyden Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Bodin a variant of ancient Germanic Baudin or uncertain origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boyden family from?

You can see how Boyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 150 Boyden families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Boyden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyden families in 1891.
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What did your Boyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boyden. 13% of Boyden men worked as a Farm Labourer and 75% of Boyden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyden were Railway Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Railway Goods Guard
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Boyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyden 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Boyden. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Boyden. For the veterans among your Boyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyden lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Boyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boyden in 1941 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyden 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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