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Boyder Family History

Boyder 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: Boyer, Border, Boeder, Boyden, Boyter, Bonder, Bowden, Boyce, Holder

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Where is the Boyder family from?

You can see how Boyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Boyder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Boyder families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyder 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 Boyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boyder. 100% of Boyder men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Boyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Boyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyder 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Boyder. 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 59 military records available for the last name Boyder. For the veterans among your Boyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boyder in 1963 was 66, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyder 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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