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Boydman Family History

Boydman 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: Bodman, Boldman, Bogdan, Bowman, Goodman, Holdman, Boman, Todman

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Where is the Boydman family from?

You can see how Boydman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boydman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boydman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boydman family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boydman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boydman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boydman 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 Boydman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boydman. 100% of Boydman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boydman women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Boydman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Boydman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boydman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boydman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boydman. For the veterans among your Boydman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boydman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Boydman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boydman in 1971 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boydman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boydman 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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