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Boyson Family History

Boyson Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Danish and Norwegian Boysen . English: from the Middle English personal name Boie (Old English Boia) + -son.

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


Similar surnames: Bryson, Boysen, Bosson, Bason, Boykin, Payson, Robson, Bouton, Dobson

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Where is the Boyson family from?

You can see how Boyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Boyson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Boyson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Boyson families in 1911.
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What did your Boyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Book Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boyson. 34% of Boyson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boyson women worked as a Book Keeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Book Keeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyson 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Boyson. 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 800 military records available for the last name Boyson. For the veterans among your Boyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Boyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Boyson in 1942 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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