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Origins of the Boyley surname

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About the Boyleys

We have a total number of 217 records for people with the last name Boyley.

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Where do most Boyleys live?

In 1921, most Boyleys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Boyleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 152 records for the Boyley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Boyleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Boyleys.

What are the most common Boyley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Boyleys

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

Common Female occupations for Boyleys in 1921
House Keeper

2

House Servant

2

Nurse

2

Steam Loom Weaver

2

Annuitant

1

Common Male occupations for Boyleys in 1921
Railway Clerk

2

Ag Lab Carter

1

At Home

1

Blacksmith

1

Blk Smith

1

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