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Boyat Family History

Boyat 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: Boat, Boyar, Boyan, Boyatt, Boyt, Boyet, Donat, Boda, Boyce, Bryan

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Where is the Boyat family from?

You can see how Boyat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boyat family living in Huntingdonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyat's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Boyat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyat 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 181 census records available for the last name Boyat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyat 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Boyat. 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 13 military records available for the last name Boyat. For the veterans among your Boyat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyat lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Boyat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boyat in 1974 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyat 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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