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Boyel Family History

Boyel 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: Borel, Boye, Boyer, Bogel, Bobel, Boyes, Boysel, Boyea, Doyel, Boyet

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Where is the Boyel family from?

You can see how Boyel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Boyel families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boyel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boyel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyel 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 Boyel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyel. 100% of Boyel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyel 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Boyel. 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 120 military records available for the last name Boyel. For the veterans among your Boyel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Boyel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boyel in 1968 was 60, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyel 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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