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Boitnett Family History

Boitnett 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: Boitnott, Bisnett, Bonnett, Burtnett, Bonnet, Bridgett, Barnett

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Where is the Boitnett family from?

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

What did your Boitnett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Boitnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boitnett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boitnett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Boitnett. For the veterans among your Boitnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boitnett lifespan?

Average Boitnett life expectancy in 1966 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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