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Boyds Family History

Boyds 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: Boyd, Boyes, Boys, Bolds, Bonds, Boyda, Bond, Boris, Bold, Boda

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Where is the Boyds family from?

You can see how Boyds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boyds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Boyds families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Boyds's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boyds families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyds 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 Boyds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boyds. 56% of Boyds men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Boyds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyds 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Boyds. 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 269 military records available for the last name Boyds. For the veterans among your Boyds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyds lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Boyds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boyds in 1976 was 84, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyds

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyds 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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