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Boikin Family History

Boikin 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: Botkin, Bodkin, Boivin, Boykin, Bodin, Voisin, Belkin, Hoskin, Boutin

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Where is the Boikin family from?

You can see how Boikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boikin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boikin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boikin families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Boikin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Boikin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boikin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Boikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boikin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boikin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Boikin. For the veterans among your Boikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boikin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Boikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Boikin in 1965 was 86, and 76 in 1996.

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