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Boyum Family History

Boyum Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Bøyum): habitational name from a farm in Sogn named from Old Norse bœr býr ‘farm’.

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


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Where is the Boyum family from?

You can see how Boyum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boyum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Boyum family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boyum families in 1891.
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What did your Boyum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyum. 45% of Boyum men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Boyum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyum were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyum 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Boyum. 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 303 military records available for the last name Boyum. For the veterans among your Boyum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyum lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Boyum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boyum in 1952 was 30, and 85 in 2004.

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