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Boylls Family History

Boylls 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: Bolls, Boyles, Boyll, Bolle, Bolla, Boll, Bolas, Voyles, Boyle, Bolus

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Where is the Boylls family from?

You can see how Boylls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylls family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boylls family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boylls's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boylls families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boylls 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 Boylls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boylls. 100% of Boylls women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Boylls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Boylls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylls 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boylls. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boylls. For the veterans among your Boylls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boylls lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Boylls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boylls in 1962 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boylls 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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