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Boykan Family History

Boykan 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: Boyken, Boylan, Boyan, Boykin, Bogdan, Bowman, Bryan, Bodman, Botkin

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Where is the Boykan family from?

You can see how Boykan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boykan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boykan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Boykan families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boykan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Boykan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boykan 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 101 census records available for the last name Boykan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boykan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Boykan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boykan. For the veterans among your Boykan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boykan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Boykan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boykan in 1970 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boykan 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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