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Boyan Family History

Boyan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Bojan.

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


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Where is the Boyan family from?

You can see how Boyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 54 Boyan families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Boyan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyan families in 1891.
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What did your Boyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boyan. 100% of Boyan men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Boyan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boyan. 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 635 military records available for the last name Boyan. For the veterans among your Boyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boyan in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyan 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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