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Boyken Family History

Boyken Surname Meaning

North German cognate of English Boykin. Possibly also English: variant of Boykin.

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


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Where is the Boyken family from?

You can see how Boyken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Boyken families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyken's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Boyken families in 1840.
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What did your Boyken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyken. 49% of Boyken men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Boyken women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boyken were Tool Dresser and Maid.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Tool Dresser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boyken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyken 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Boyken. 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 244 military records available for the last name Boyken. For the veterans among your Boyken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyken lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Boyken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boyken in 1958 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

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