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Boilvin Family History

Boilvin 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: Boivin, Bouldin, Bolin, Bailin, Bollin, Balvin, Boltin, Gilvin

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Where is the Boilvin family from?

You can see how Boilvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boilvin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Boilvin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Boilvin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Boilvin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boilvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boilvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Boilvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilvin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Boilvin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boilvin. For the veterans among your Boilvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilvin lifespan?

Average Boilvin life expectancy in 1983 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boilvin 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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