History of your Surname
Get access to Boivol family records.Start a free trial

Boivol Family History

Boivol 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: Boiko, Boivin, Voirol, Borel, Brill, Boros, Pool, Bill, Bono, Boston

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Boivol family from?

You can see how Boivol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boivol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boivol family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boivol's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boivol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boivol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boivol ancestors do for a living?

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

What Boivol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Boivol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boivol census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Boivol

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Boivol. 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.

View all Boivol immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boivol. For the veterans among your Boivol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Boivol military records

You've only scratched the surface of Boivol family history

Discover More

What is the average Boivol lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Boivol family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Boivol last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial