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Boydell Family History

Boydell Surname Meaning

from an unidentified place of this name probably in or near Lancs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boydell family from?

You can see how Boydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boydell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boydell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 458 Boydell families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Boydell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boydell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boydell 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 Boydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boydell. 18% of Boydell men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Boydell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boydell were Omnibus Driver and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Omnibus Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boydell 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 Boydell. 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 520 military records available for the last name Boydell. For the veterans among your Boydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boydell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Boydell in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boydell 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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