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Boydens Family History

Boydens 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: Boyden, Boyens, Bowden, Boden, Bryden, Bordes, Boykins, Bowens

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Where is the Boydens family from?

You can see how Boydens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boydens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boydens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Boydens families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Boydens's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Boydens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boydens 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 54 census records available for the last name Boydens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boydens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Boydens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boydens. For the veterans among your Boydens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boydens lifespan?

Average Boydens life expectancy in 1999 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boydens 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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