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Boiar Family History

Boiar Name 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: Bonar, Bogar, Boyar, Bolar, Briar, Bomar, Bowar, Bear, Omar, Boda

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Where is the Boiar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiar 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 Boiar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boiar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Boiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boiar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boiar. For the veterans among your Boiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Boiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boiar in 1988 was 96, and 71 in 2003.

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