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Boilen Family History

Boilen 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: Bolen, Bohlen, Boisen, Bailen, Bowlen, Boylen, Bollen, Bowden, Bailey

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Where is the Boilen family from?

You can see how Boilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boilen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Boilen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boilen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boilen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boilen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boilen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Boilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boilen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boilen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Boilen. For the veterans among your Boilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boilen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Boilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boilen in 1978 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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