Origins of the Boyer surname
About the Boyers
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Interesting facts about Boyer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Boyer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Boyer first names?
John
Charles
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Boyers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Boyers in 1921
Dressmaker
63
Cotton Weaver
38
General Servant Domestic
33
General Servant
31
House Servant
28
Common male occupations for Boyers in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
127
Farm Hands
109
Agricultural Labourer
58
Tinsmiths
55
General Farmers
41
