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Boyka Family History

Boyka 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: Boyko, Boyke, Soyka, Boyea, Boka, Boyda, Boda, Boyce, Bora, Boye

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Where is the Boyka family from?

You can see how Boyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Boyka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Boyka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Boyka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boyka. 100% of Boyka men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Boyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Boyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyka 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Boyka. 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 35 military records available for the last name Boyka. For the veterans among your Boyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Boyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boyka in 1964 was 71, and 102 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyka 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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