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Boyman Family History

Boyman Surname Meaning

variant of Bowman.

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


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Where is the Boyman family from?

You can see how Boyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Boyman families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boyman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Boyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyman 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 Boyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyman. 80% of Boyman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyman 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Boyman. 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 318 military records available for the last name Boyman. For the veterans among your Boyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Boyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boyman in 1962 was 63, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyman 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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