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Boynan Family History

Boynan 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: Boylan, Boyan, Bogdan, Bowman, Bryan, Boynton, Bodman, Bonar, Younan

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Where is the Boynan family from?

You can see how Boynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boynan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boynan families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Boynan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boynan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boynan 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 81 census records available for the last name Boynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boynan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Boynan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Boynan. For the veterans among your Boynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boynan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boynan 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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