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Boylett Family History

Boylett Surname Meaning

unexplained; perhaps identical with the French surname Bouillet of unclear origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boylett family from?

You can see how Boylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boylett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Boylett families living in Surrey. This was about 49% of all the recorded Boylett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Boylett families in 1891.
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What did your Boylett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boylett. 60% of Boylett men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Boylett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boylett were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Charwoman
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylett 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Boylett. 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 219 military records available for the last name Boylett. For the veterans among your Boylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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