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Boyrd Family History

Boyrd 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: Board, Boyd, Bord, Boord, Byrd, Bard, Lord, Bond, Bold, Ford

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Where is the Boyrd family from?

You can see how Boyrd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyrd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyrd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Boyrd families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyrd's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Boyrd families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyrd 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 Boyrd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyrd. 40% of Boyrd men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Boyrd women worked as a Mill Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyrd were Plumber and Organist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Mill Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Worker
    60%
  • Organist
    40%

What Boyrd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Boyrd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyrd 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boyrd. 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 19 military records available for the last name Boyrd. For the veterans among your Boyrd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyrd lifespan?

Average Boyrd life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyrd 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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