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Boije Family History

Boije 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: Boire, Boie, Boike, Boise, Boice, Boje, Boyce, Bolle, Boone, Bode

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boije surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boije ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Boije. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boije 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Boije. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boije. For the veterans among your Boije ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boije lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Boije life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boije in 1963 was 87, and 92 in 2001.

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