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Boyerson Family History

Boyerson 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: Bowersox, Boyson, Ryerson, Broderson, Berson, Fogerson, Rogerson

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Where is the Boyerson family from?

You can see how Boyerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boyerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Boyerson family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyerson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Boyerson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Boyerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyerson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boyerson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boyerson. For the veterans among your Boyerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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