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Boydston Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place called Boydston near Glasgow. This surname is no longer found in the British Isles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boylston, Boydstun, Royston, Benston, Johnston, Boston, Boynton

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Where is the Boydston family from?

You can see how Boydston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boydston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boydston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Boydston families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Boydston's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boydston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boydston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boydston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boydston. 34% of Boydston men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Boydston women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boydston were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Boydston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boydston 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Boydston. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Boydston. For the veterans among your Boydston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boydston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boydston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boydston in 1957 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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