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Boyan Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Bojan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boyar, Bocan, Bosak, Bocian, Bean, Woyak, Boys, Boman, Rotan, Kogan

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Where is the Boyan family from?

You can see how Boyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Boyan families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Boyan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boyan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boyan. 67% of Boyan men worked as a Machinist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boyan. 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 635 military records available for the last name Boyan. For the veterans among your Boyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boyan in 1962 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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