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Boitt Family History

Boitt 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: Bott, Britt, Butt, Ott, Batt, Cott, Brett, Lott, Pott, Booth

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Where is the Boitt family from?

You can see how Boitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boitt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boitt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Boitt families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Boitt's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Boitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Boitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boitt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boitt. For the veterans among your Boitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boitt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Boitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boitt in 1987 was 62, and 83 in 1999.

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