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Boik Family History

Boik Name Meaning

North German: variant of Boike . The surname Boik is apparently no longer found in Germany. Probably also a Germanized form of Polish Bojko . It is found in central Poland.

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


Similar surnames: Boike, Boie, Bonk, Bock, Bork, Book, Bobek, Pock, Bobik, Rock

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Where is the Boik family from?

You can see how Boik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Boik families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Boik's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Boik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boik ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boik. 100% of Boik 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boik 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Boik. 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 193 military records available for the last name Boik. For the veterans among your Boik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boik in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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