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Boyn Family History

Boyn 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: Bon, Boye, Bohn, Born, Boen, Boyne, Boan, Boyan, Boyd, Boy

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Where is the Boyn family from?

You can see how Boyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Boyn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boyn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Boyn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyn. 36% of Boyn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boyn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyn were Refiner and Nurse. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Refiner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyn 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Boyn. 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 430 military records available for the last name Boyn. For the veterans among your Boyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boyn in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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