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Boyre Family History

Boyre 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: Boyce, Boye, Boyte, Borre, Boyle, Boyne, Boire, Boore, Boyke, Boyse

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Where is the Boyre family from?

You can see how Boyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boyre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Boyre family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyre 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 Boyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyre. 75% of Boyre men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boyre women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyre were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Boyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Boyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyre 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Boyre. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boyre. For the veterans among your Boyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyre lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Boyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boyre in 1982 was 76, and 76 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyre 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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