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Boych Family History

Boych 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: Boyce, Bosch, Boch, Bolch, Bouch, Balch, Bach, Booth, Roch, Buch

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Where is the Boych family from?

You can see how Boych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boych family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boych families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Boych family living in Kincardineshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boych's in Scotland. Kincardineshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Boych families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boych 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 118 census records available for the last name Boych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boych 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Boych. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boych. For the veterans among your Boych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boych lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Boych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boych in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boych 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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