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Boylen Family History

Boylen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Boylan from Ó Baoighealláin. English: variant of Boyland.

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


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Where is the Boylen family from?

You can see how Boylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boylen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Boylen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Boylen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Boylen families in 1911.
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What did your Boylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Boylen. 43% of Boylen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Boylen women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boylen 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Boylen. 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 781 military records available for the last name Boylen. For the veterans among your Boylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boylen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Boylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boylen in 1945 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boylen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boylen 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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