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Boyden Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Bodin a variant of ancient Germanic Baudin or uncertain origin.

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


Similar surnames: Bowden, Boden, Boyken, Bodin, Bolden, Bodden, Bryden, Borden, Burden

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Where is the Boyden family from?

You can see how Boyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Boyden families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Boyden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boyden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boyden. 78% of Boyden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boyden women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Boyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyden 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Boyden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Boyden. For the veterans among your Boyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyden lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Boyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Boyden in 1941 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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