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Boyeman Family History

Boyeman 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: Boseman, Boleman, Boreman, Bozeman, Coleman, Bowman, Roseman, Bodman

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Where is the Boyeman family from?

You can see how Boyeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Boyeman family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyeman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Boyeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyeman. 60% of Boyeman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boyeman women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • In School
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Boyeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyeman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Boyeman. 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 Boyeman. For the veterans among your Boyeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyeman lifespan?

Average Boyeman life expectancy in 1990 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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