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Boyte Family History

Boyte Name Meaning

English: variant of Boyett .

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


Similar surnames: Bolte, Botte, Boyce, Boye, Motte, Boote, Boyse, Boutte, Hoyte, Boyne

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Where is the Boyte family from?

You can see how Boyte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Boyte families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boyte's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Boyte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyte. 40% of Boyte men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Boyte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyte were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Dressmaker
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Boyte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyte 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Boyte. 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 682 military records available for the last name Boyte. For the veterans among your Boyte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyte lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Boyte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boyte in 1958 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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