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Bavo Family History

Bavo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bao, Baro, Bako, Baio, Bravo, Savo, Bava, Bado, Baron, Bard

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Where is the Bavo family from?

You can see how Bavo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bavo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bavo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bavo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bavo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bavo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bavo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Bavo. For the veterans among your Bavo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavo lifespan?

Average Bavo life expectancy in 1995 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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