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Boydon Family History

Boydon Surname Meaning

see Boyden.

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


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Where is the Boydon family from?

You can see how Boydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Boydon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boydon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Boydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boydon 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 Boydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boydon. 50% of Boydon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Boydon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Machine Tool Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boydon 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Boydon. 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 153 military records available for the last name Boydon. For the veterans among your Boydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boydon lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Boydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boydon in 1986 was 69, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boydon 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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