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Boynes Family History

Boynes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Boyne with excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boynes family from?

You can see how Boynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Boynes families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Boynes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Boynes families in 1891.
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What did your Boynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boynes. 72% of Boynes men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Boynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boynes were Postman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Postman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Home Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boynes 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Boynes. 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 397 military records available for the last name Boynes. For the veterans among your Boynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boynes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Boynes in 1953 was 42, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boynes 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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