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Boydin Family History

Boydin 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: Bodin, Boyden, Boykin, Boldin, Bowden, Bogdan, Boden, Budin, Bondi

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Where is the Boydin family from?

You can see how Boydin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boydin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boydin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boydin families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boydin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Boydin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Boydin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boydin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boydin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Boydin. For the veterans among your Boydin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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