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Boygan Family History

Boygan 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: Boylan, Boyan, Bogan, Boggan, Bogdan, Bowman, Organ, Bryan, Cogan

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Where is the Boygan family from?

You can see how Boygan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boygan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boygan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Boygan families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boygan's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Boygan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boygan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Boygan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boygan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boygan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Boygan. For the veterans among your Boygan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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