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Boyns Family History

Boyns Surname Meaning

variant of Boyne with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Boyns family from?

You can see how Boyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Boyns families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Boyns's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Boyns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyns 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 Boyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boyns. 60% of Boyns men worked as a Plasterer and 82% of Boyns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyns were (lorry Driver Milk Carrier and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Plasterer
    60%
  • (lorry Driver Milk Carrier
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyns 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Boyns. 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 193 military records available for the last name Boyns. For the veterans among your Boyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boyns in 1963 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyns 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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