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Boyet Family History

Boyet Name Meaning

English: altered form of Boyett . French: habitational name from Boyet in Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine Isère.

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


Similar surnames: Boyett, Boyes, Bonet, Loye, Bose, Poyer, Boyea, Boys, Boye, Boyer

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Where is the Boyet family from?

You can see how Boyet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Boyet families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Boyet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boyet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boyet. 45% of Boyet men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyet 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Boyet. 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 417 military records available for the last name Boyet. For the veterans among your Boyet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boyet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boyet in 1963 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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