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Boysen Name Meaning

North German Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Boye .

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


Similar surnames: Boyson, Bossen, Boyken, Bosen, Boisen, Boyens, Boyce, Bensen, Bouse

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Where is the Boysen family from?

You can see how Boysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boysen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boysen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Boysen families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Boysen's in USA. California had the highest population of Boysen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boysen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boysen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boysen. 30% of Boysen men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Boysen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boysen were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Boysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boysen 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Boysen. 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 Boysen. For the veterans among your Boysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boysen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boysen in 1960 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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