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Boyde Family History

Boyde Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Boyd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boyde family from?

You can see how Boyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 156 Boyde families living in Isle of Man. This was about 48% of all the recorded Boyde's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Boyde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boyde. 50% of Boyde men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 90% of Boyde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyde were Postman Driver and Household Duties (unpaid).

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    50%
  • Postman Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%

What Boyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Boyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyde 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boyde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boyde. For the veterans among your Boyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyde lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Boyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boyde in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyde 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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