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Boyt Family History

Boyt Name Meaning

English (Dorset and Hampshire): variant of Boyett .

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


Similar surnames: Bott, Bone, Bolt, Boot, Boff, Buys, Boye, Boys, Boat, Buoy

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Where is the Boyt family from?

You can see how Boyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Boyt families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Boyt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boyt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boyt. 100% of Boyt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Boyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyt 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Boyt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boyt. For the veterans among your Boyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Boyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boyt in 1954 was 40, and 57 in 2004.

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