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Boyant Family History

Boyant 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: Boyan, Bryant, Boyatt, Boland, Morant, Bryan, Conant, Boat, Boyar

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Where is the Boyant family from?

You can see how Boyant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Boyant families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boyant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyant 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 Boyant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyant. 100% of Boyant 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyant 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Boyant. 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 197 military records available for the last name Boyant. For the veterans among your Boyant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyant lifespan?

Average Boyant life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyant 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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