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Boysaw Family History

Boysaw 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: Bosak, Boyar, Besaw, Boyson, Boylan, Boyan, Boys, Borsa, Boysel

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Where is the Boysaw family from?

You can see how Boysaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boysaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boysaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Boysaw families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boysaw's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Boysaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boysaw 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 Boysaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boysaw. 50% of Boysaw men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boysaw women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Boysaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Boysaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boysaw 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boysaw. 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 60 military records available for the last name Boysaw. For the veterans among your Boysaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boysaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boysaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boysaw in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boysaw 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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