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Boylin Family History

Boylin Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Boyland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boylin family from?

You can see how Boylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boylin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Boylin families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Boylin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boylin families in 1891.
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What did your Boylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boylin. 45% of Boylin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Boylin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boylin were Builders Labourer Heavy and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylin 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Boylin. 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 416 military records available for the last name Boylin. For the veterans among your Boylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boylin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Boylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boylin in 1949 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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