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Boylon Family History

Boylon 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: Boyson, Boylan, Bolon, Baylon, Boylen, Boston, Boynton, Bouton, Balon

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Where is the Boylon family from?

You can see how Boylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boylon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boylon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boylon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boylon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boylon 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 Boylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boylon. 100% of Boylon men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 100% of Boylon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylon 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Boylon. 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 105 military records available for the last name Boylon. For the veterans among your Boylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boylon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Boylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Boylon in 1967 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boylon 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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