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Boitnott Family History

Boitnott Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is found mainly in VA.

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


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Where is the Boitnott family from?

You can see how Boitnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boitnott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boitnott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Boitnott families living in Virginia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Boitnott's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Boitnott families in 1880.
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What did your Boitnott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boitnott. 38% of Boitnott men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Boitnott women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boitnott were Proprietor and Reeler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stitcher
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Reeler
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boitnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boitnott 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Boitnott. 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 499 military records available for the last name Boitnott. For the veterans among your Boitnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boitnott lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Boitnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Boitnott in 1959 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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