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Boykie Family History

Boykie 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: Boykin, Boyke, Boyce, Boye, Botkin, Bogie, Boyte, Borke, Boykins

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Boykie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boykie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boykie. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boykie. For the veterans among your Boykie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boykie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Boykie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boykie in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2001.

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