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Boym Family History

Boym 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: Bohm, Boye, Boom, Boyd, Boy, Boyum, Boys, Boyt, Bond, Bo

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Where is the Boym family from?

You can see how Boym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boym family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Boym families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Boym families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Boym's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Boym families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boym 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 47 census records available for the last name Boym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boym 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boym. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boym. For the veterans among your Boym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boym lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Boym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boym in 1966 was 54, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boym 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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