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Boyleston Family History

Boyleston 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: Boylston, Boydston, Royston, Colston, Wollaston, Rolston, Boston

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Where is the Boyleston family from?

You can see how Boyleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyleston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyleston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boyleston family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyleston's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boyleston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyleston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyleston ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Boyleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyleston 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Boyleston. 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 61 military records available for the last name Boyleston. For the veterans among your Boyleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyleston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boyleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Boyleston in 1964 was 80, and 55 in 2004.

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