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Boyea Family History

Boyea Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Boyer.

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


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Where is the Boyea family from?

You can see how Boyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Boyea families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Boyea's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boyea families in 1891.
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What did your Boyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyea. 34% of Boyea men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Boyea women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyea were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyea 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Boyea. 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 394 military records available for the last name Boyea. For the veterans among your Boyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyea lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boyea in 1953 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyea 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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