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Boyinton Family History

Boyinton 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: Boynton, Boyington, Brinton, Pointon, Byington, Boydston, Boylston

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Where is the Boyinton family from?

You can see how Boyinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Boyinton families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boyinton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boyinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyinton 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 608 census records available for the last name Boyinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyinton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boyinton. 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 92 military records available for the last name Boyinton. For the veterans among your Boyinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyinton lifespan?

Average Boyinton life expectancy in 1984 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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