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Boyington Name Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Boynton .

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


Similar surnames: Byington, Boynton, Arington, Eddington, Wigington, Wolfington

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Where is the Boyington family from?

You can see how Boyington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Boyington families living in Maine. This was about 28% of all the recorded Boyington's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Boyington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyington. 32% of Boyington men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Boyington women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyington were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 324 immigration records available for the last name Boyington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boyington. For the veterans among your Boyington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyington lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Boyington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boyington in 1942 was 31, and 65 in 2004.

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