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Origins of the Boyett surname

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About the Boyetts

We have a total number of 593 records for people with the last name Boyett.

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Where do most Boyetts live?

In 1921, most Boyetts lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Boyetts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 521 records for the Boyett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Boyetts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Boyetts.

What are the most common Boyett first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Boyett family members

Common jobs for Boyetts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Boyetts in 1921
General Servant

5

Laundress

5

Housemaid

3

Living On Her Own Means

3

School Mistress

3

Common Male occupations for Boyetts in 1921
Farm Hands

16

General Farmers

16

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

12

Carman

6

Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

6

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