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Boykow Family History

Boykow 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, Bosko, Boyson, Boiko, Bobrow, Boyken, Rockow, Borow, Bojko

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Where is the Boykow family from?

You can see how Boykow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boykow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boykow family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boykow's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Boykow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boykow 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 31 census records available for the last name Boykow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boykow 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Boykow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boykow. For the veterans among your Boykow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boykow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boykow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boykow in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boykow 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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