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Boyst Family History

Boyst 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: Borst, Bost, Boast, Boys, Boyse, Bobst, Boyt, Boyet, Boyce, Brust

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Where is the Boyst family from?

You can see how Boyst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boyst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Boyst families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boyst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boyst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyst 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 Boyst ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boyst. 100% of Boyst men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Boyst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Boyst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyst 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boyst. 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 79 military records available for the last name Boyst. For the veterans among your Boyst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Boyst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boyst in 1965 was 66, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyst 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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