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Boins Family History

Boins 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: Bois, Bains, Borns, Bowns, Beins, Goins, Bins, Boies, Bain, Bond

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Where is the Boins family from?

You can see how Boins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boins family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Boins's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Boins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boins. 50% of Boins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Boins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boins 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Boins. 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 25 military records available for the last name Boins. For the veterans among your Boins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Boins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boins in 1967 was 67, and 53 in 2004.

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