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Bavosa Family History

Bavosa 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: Basa, Baros, Baksa, Banos, Bayona, Bakos, Raposa, Canosa, Bivona

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Where is the Bavosa family from?

You can see how Bavosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bavosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bavosa families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bavosa's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bavosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bavosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bavosa. 60% of Bavosa men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Lawyer
    40%

What Bavosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Bavosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavosa 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Bavosa. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bavosa. For the veterans among your Bavosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavosa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bavosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bavosa in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bavosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavosa 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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