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Boykes Family History

Boykes 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: Boyken, Boyes, Boyke, Boyles, Boyce, Boye, Borges, Bowes, Berkes

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Where is the Boykes family from?

You can see how Boykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boykes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boykes family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boykes's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Boykes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boykes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Boykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boykes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boykes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boykes. For the veterans among your Boykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boykes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Boykes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boykes in 1982 was 78, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boykes 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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