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Boiver Family History

Boiver 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: Boiter, Boliver, Boever, Over, Oliver, Beaver, Rover, Boozer, Cover

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Where is the Boiver family from?

You can see how Boiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boiver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Boiver families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boiver's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Boiver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boiver 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 66 census records available for the last name Boiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiver 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Boiver. 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 3 military records available for the last name Boiver. For the veterans among your Boiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiver lifespan?

Average Boiver life expectancy in 1991 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boiver 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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