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Boys Family History

Boys Surname Meaning

English: variant of Boyce and Boyes. Probably also an Americanized form of French Bois.

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


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Where is the Boys family from?

You can see how Boys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 226 Boys families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Boys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boys families in 1891.
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What did your Boys 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 Boys. 19% of Boys men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Boys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boys were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Boys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boys 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Boys. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Boys. For the veterans among your Boys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boys lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Boys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boys in 1956 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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