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Boyse Family History

Boyse Name Meaning

English: variant of Boyce and Boyes .

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


Similar surnames: Boys, Bose, Boye, Boyce, Moyse, Boise, Boyes, Royse, Bayse, Bosse

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Where is the Boyse family from?

You can see how Boyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Boyse families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Boyse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boyse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyse. 25% of Boyse men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Boyse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyse were Carpenter and Attendant. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Boyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyse 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Boyse. 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 534 military records available for the last name Boyse. For the veterans among your Boyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boyse in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

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