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Boyt Family History

Boyt Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Hampshire): variant of Boyett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boyt family from?

You can see how Boyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Boyt families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boyt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Boyt families in 1891.
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What did your Boyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boyt. 20% of Boyt men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Boyt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyt were Chauffeur and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Boyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyt 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Boyt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boyt. For the veterans among your Boyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Boyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boyt in 1954 was 40, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyt 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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