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Boien Family History

Boien Name 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: Boden, Bien, Bogen, Bolen, Oien, Boen, Bowen, Boren, Boven, Bohen

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Where is the Boien family from?

You can see how Boien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boien families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Boien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boien 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Boien. 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 16 military records available for the last name Boien. For the veterans among your Boien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boien lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Boien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Boien in 1960 was 53, and 81 in 1998.

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