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Boyter Family History

Boyter Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife): nickname from Old French boitier ‘boxmaker’.

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


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Where is the Boyter family from?

You can see how Boyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Boyter families living in Essex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Boyter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boyter families in 1891.
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What did your Boyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boyter. 80% of Boyter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic (unpaid)
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyter 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Boyter. 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 767 military records available for the last name Boyter. For the veterans among your Boyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Boyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boyter in 1955 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyter 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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