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Boyld Family History

Boyld 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: Bold, Boyle, Boyd, Boyll, Bond, Gold, Boyce, Mould, Bolle, Hoyle

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Where is the Boyld family from?

You can see how Boyld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Boyld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boyld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Boyld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boyld families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyld 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 134 census records available for the last name Boyld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyld 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Boyld. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boyld. For the veterans among your Boyld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyld lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boyld 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boyld

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