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Boitell Family History

Boitell 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: Bortell, Boutell, Bottrell, Boswell, Bothell, Bodell, Bonwell, Bowell

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Where is the Boitell family from?

You can see how Boitell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boitell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boitell family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Boitell's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Boitell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boitell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boitell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Boitell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boitell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boitell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boitell. For the veterans among your Boitell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boitell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Boitell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Boitell in 1974 was 82, and 67 in 1990.

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