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Boilon Family History

Boilon 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: Bailon, Bolon, Boston, Bouillon, Bouton, Balon, Bilton, Bolen, Ballon

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Where is the Boilon family from?

You can see how Boilon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boilon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boilon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Boilon families living in West Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Boilon's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Boilon families in 1880.
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What did your Boilon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boilon. 100% of Boilon men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Boilon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boilon. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boilon. For the veterans among your Boilon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Boilon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boilon in 1954 was 51, and 74 in 2002.

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