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Boyett Family History

Boyett Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Boyatt in Hampshire. Compare Boyatt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boyett family from?

You can see how Boyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Boyett families living in Hampshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Boyett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Boyett families in 1891.
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What did your Boyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyett. 100% of Boyett 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Boyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyett 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Boyett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Boyett. For the veterans among your Boyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Boyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boyett in 1947 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyett 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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