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Boiney Family History

Boiney 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: Bonney, Briney, Boney, Bailey, Torney, Dolney, Boone, Bodner, Bonnet

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Where is the Boiney family from?

You can see how Boiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boiney families living in Connecticut. This was about 42% of all the recorded Boiney's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Boiney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boiney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Boiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiney 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Boiney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boiney. For the veterans among your Boiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Boiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Boiney in 1975 was 60, and 91 in 2000.

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