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Boyette Family History

Boyette Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Boyett.

French (Lorraine): probably a variant of Boitte itself a variant of Boite from Old French boiste ‘small box’ applied as a metonymic occupational name.

Possibly also an altered form of French Boyet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Boyette family from?

You can see how Boyette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Boyette families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boyette's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Boyette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyette 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 Boyette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyette. 24% of Boyette men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Boyette women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyette were Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Boyette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyette 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Boyette. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Boyette. For the veterans among your Boyette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyette lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Boyette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Boyette in 1945 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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