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Boyler Family History

Boyler 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: Oyler, Bosler, Boller, Boyer, Bowler, Boler, Boyle, Blyler, Boxler

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Where is the Boyler family from?

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

What did your Boyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyler. 29% of Boyler men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Boyler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyler were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyler 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Boyler. 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 258 military records available for the last name Boyler. For the veterans among your Boyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boyler in 1966 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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