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Boynes Name Meaning

English: variant of Boyne with excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Boyne, Bones, Boyes, Joynes, Goynes, Baynes, Bonnes, Bynes, Bownes

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Where is the Boynes family from?

You can see how Boynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Boynes families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Boynes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boynes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boynes. 100% of Boynes 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Boynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boynes 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Boynes. 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 397 military records available for the last name Boynes. For the veterans among your Boynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boynes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Boynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Boynes in 1953 was 42, and 34 in 2004.

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