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Boyell Family History

Boyell 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: Bodell, Bowell, Boxell, Bovell, Bozell, Borell, Boell, Boyll, Bell

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Where is the Boyell family from?

You can see how Boyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boyell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Boyell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boyell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Boyell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyell 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 Boyell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Boyell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Boyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Boyell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Boyell. For the veterans among your Boyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Boyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boyell in 1976 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyell 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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