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Boovy Family History

Boovy 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: Booty, Boody, Booth, Goody, Boone, Body, Bove, Booz, Moody, Bondy

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Where is the Boovy family from?

You can see how Boovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boovy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boovy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Boovy families living in North Carolina. This was about 98% of all the recorded Boovy's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Boovy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Boovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boovy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boovy. 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 28 military records available for the last name Boovy. For the veterans among your Boovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boovy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Boovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Boovy in 1979 was 81, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boovy 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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