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Boytin Family History

Boytin 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: Boutin, Boltin, Boykin, Botten, Boston, Boynton, Bouton, Bodin

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Where is the Boytin family from?

You can see how Boytin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boytin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Boytin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Boytin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boytin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Boytin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boytin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boytin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boytin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Boytin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boytin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boytin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Boytin. For the veterans among your Boytin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boytin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Boytin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boytin in 1949 was 56, and 82 in 2001.

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