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Boyert Family History

Boyert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Boyer, Bogert, Boyett, Boyers, Boyet, Bower, Robert, Boye, Bayer

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Where is the Boyert family from?

You can see how Boyert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Boyert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boyert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Boyert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyert 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Boyert. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boyert. For the veterans among your Boyert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Boyert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boyert in 1970 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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