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Boysell Family History

Boysell 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: Boysel, Bonsell, Bissell, Rosell, Boswell, Bursell, Bothell, Bodell

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Where is the Boysell family from?

You can see how Boysell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boysell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boysell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Boysell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Boysell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boysell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boysell 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 Boysell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boysell. 50% of Boysell men worked as a Minister.

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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

  • Minister
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Boysell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Boysell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boysell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boysell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boysell. For the veterans among your Boysell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boysell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Boysell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boysell in 1972 was 94, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boysell 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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