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Boyck Family History

Boyck 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, Bock, Borck, Boeck, Boock, Bouck, Boyack, Buyck, Beck, Black

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Where is the Boyck family from?

You can see how Boyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boyck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Boyck families living in Fife. This was about 71% of all the recorded Boyck's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Boyck families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Boyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyck 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Boyck. 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 27 military records available for the last name Boyck. For the veterans among your Boyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyck lifespan?

Average Boyck life expectancy in 1976 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyck 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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