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Boyb Family History

Boyb 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: Boye, Bob, Boyd, Boy, Boys, Bobb, Boyt, Bond, Bo, Bold

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Where is the Boyb family from?

You can see how Boyb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boyb families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Boyb families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyb's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Boyb families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyb 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 67 census records available for the last name Boyb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyb 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boyb. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boyb. For the veterans among your Boyb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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