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Boylee Family History

Boylee 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: Boyle, Boylen, Boyles, Boyce, Bolle, Oyler, Hoyle, Foyle, Boye, Bogle

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Where is the Boylee family from?

You can see how Boylee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Boylee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Boylee family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Boylee's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Boylee families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boylee 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 154 census records available for the last name Boylee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylee 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 Boylee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boylee. For the veterans among your Boylee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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