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Boint Family History

Boint 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: Point, Brint, Bornt, Bain, Bond, Bunt, Boone, Bon, Bott, Brent

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Where is the Boint family from?

You can see how Boint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boint family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boint families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 2 Boint families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boint's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boint families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boint surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boint ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Boint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boint 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Boint. 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 11 military records available for the last name Boint. For the veterans among your Boint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boint lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boint in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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