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Boyjian Family History

Boyjian 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: Boyajian, Bocian, Boylan, Boyan, Bostian, Boykin, Boyadjian, Bogdan

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Where is the Boyjian family from?

You can see how Boyjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boyjian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boyjian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boyjian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyjian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boyjian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Boyjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Boyjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyjian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boyjian. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boyjian. For the veterans among your Boyjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyjian lifespan?

Average Boyjian life expectancy in 1991 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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