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Boiley Family History

Boiley 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: Bailey, Bodley, Bowley, Bosley, Boley, Boxley, Bohley, Bliley, Briley

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Where is the Boiley family from?

You can see how Boiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boiley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Boiley families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boiley. 100% of Boiley 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 Boiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiley 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Boiley. 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 82 military records available for the last name Boiley. For the veterans among your Boiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boiley in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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