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Boycan Family History

Boycan 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: Boylan, Boyan, Bocan, Bogdan, Bowman, Boyce, Bryan, Bodman, Kocan

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Where is the Boycan family from?

You can see how Boycan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boycan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boycan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boycan family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Boycan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Boycan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boycan 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 237 census records available for the last name Boycan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boycan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Boycan. 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 106 military records available for the last name Boycan. For the veterans among your Boycan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boycan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Boycan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boycan in 1968 was 52, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boycan 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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