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Boyeson Family History

Boyeson 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: Boyson, Boynton, Bryson, Beeson, Oveson, Okeson, Boydston, Borgeson

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Where is the Boyeson family from?

You can see how Boyeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boyeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Boyeson families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Boyeson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Boyeson families in 1911.
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What did your Boyeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyeson. 34% of Boyeson men worked as a Bookkeeper and 60% of Boyeson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyeson were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Boyeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Boyeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyeson 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Boyeson. 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 69 military records available for the last name Boyeson. For the veterans among your Boyeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyeson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Boyeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boyeson in 1967 was 86, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyeson 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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