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Boykus Family History

Boykus 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: Bockus, Backus, Bonus, Barkus, Bogus, Boggus, Boykins, Bolus, Bayus

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Boykus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boykus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boykus. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Boykus. For the veterans among your Boykus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boykus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Boykus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boykus in 1981 was 90, and 61 in 1983.

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