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Boylson Family History

Boylson 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, Boylston, Bolson, Boynton, Belson, Bryson, Bolton, Ohlson

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Where is the Boylson family from?

You can see how Boylson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boylson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Boylson families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Boylson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boylson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boylson 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 Boylson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boylson. 100% of Boylson men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Boylson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Boylson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylson 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Boylson. 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 116 military records available for the last name Boylson. For the veterans among your Boylson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boylson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Boylson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boylson in 1969 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boylson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boylson 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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