Origins of the Boyland surname
About the Boylands
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Interesting facts about Boyland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Boyland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Boylands most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Boylands.
What are the most common Boyland first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Boylands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Boylands in 1921
Laundress
10
Silk Weaver
10
Housekeeper
9
Cook Domestic
7
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Boylands in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
25
Shipwright
15
Farm Labourer
14
Joiner
13
Carpenter
11
