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Boyatt Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Boyett .

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


Similar surnames: Boyett, Boyet, Cozart, Bott, Mowatt, Bodart, Boyte, Boyette, Boquet

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Where is the Boyatt family from?

You can see how Boyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boyatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boyatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Boyatt families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Boyatt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boyatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boyatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boyatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boyatt. 32% of Boyatt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boyatt women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boyatt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Boyatt. 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 327 military records available for the last name Boyatt. For the veterans among your Boyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boyatt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Boyatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Boyatt in 1960 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

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