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Boyenga Family History

Boyenga 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: Osenga, Hayenga, Boyens, Boyea, Iyengar, Boden, Boye, Bogen, Boberg

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Where is the Boyenga family from?

You can see how Boyenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Boyenga families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Boyenga's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boyenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyenga 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 Boyenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyenga. 32% of Boyenga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boyenga women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Boyenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Boyenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyenga 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Boyenga. 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 115 military records available for the last name Boyenga. For the veterans among your Boyenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyenga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boyenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boyenga in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyenga 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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