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Boyke Family History

Boyke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Boyken.

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


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Where is the Boyke family from?

You can see how Boyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Boyke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyke 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 Boyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyke. 36% of Boyke men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Boyke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyke were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Boyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyke 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Boyke. 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 176 military records available for the last name Boyke. For the veterans among your Boyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Boyke in 1963 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyke 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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