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Boyls Family History

Boyls 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: Boyle, Boyes, Boys, Boals, Bohls, Bolls, Boyles, Boyll, Boris, Bold

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Where is the Boyls family from?

You can see how Boyls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyls family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Boyls families living in West Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boyls's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Boyls families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Boyls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyls. 27% of Boyls men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Boyls women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyls 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Boyls. 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 269 military records available for the last name Boyls. For the veterans among your Boyls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyls lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Boyls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boyls in 1950 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyls 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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