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The Boy Family History

The Boy 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: Shenoy, Shelby, Tebay, Hemby, Tebo, Deboy, Theriot, Temby, Sherbon

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name The Boy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, The Boy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name The Boy. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name The Boy. For the veterans among your The Boy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average The Boy lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, The Boy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for The Boy in 1995 was 35, and 37 in 2003.

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