This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Boyk family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Boyk Family History

Boyk 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: Boye, Bork, Bock, Book, Bok, Boak, Boyd, Bryk, Bonk, Boy

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Boyk family from?

You can see how Boyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Boyk families living in Cumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boyk's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Boyk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Boyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyk. 23% of Boyk men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Boyk women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyk were Janitor and New Worker.

View Census Data for Boyk | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Office
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Boyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Boyk

Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Boyk. 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.

View all Boyk immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Boyk. For the veterans among your Boyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boyk military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boyk family history

Discover More

What is the average Boyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boyk in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyk 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boyk family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial