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Boyett Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Boyatt in Hampshire. Compare Boyatt .

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


Similar surnames: Boyatt, Boyet, Boyette, Guyett, Lovett, Huyett, Bonnett, Boyes

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Where is the Boyett family from?

You can see how Boyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Boyett families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boyett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Boyett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyett. 32% of Boyett men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Boyett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyett were Farming 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Boyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyett 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Boyett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Boyett. For the veterans among your Boyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyett lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Boyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boyett in 1947 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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