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Bovack Family History

Bovack 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: Boback, Kovack, Boyack, Novack, Black, Back, Lovick, Womack, Baack

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Where is the Bovack family from?

You can see how Bovack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bovack family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bovack's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Bovack families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bovack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovack 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bovack. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bovack. For the veterans among your Bovack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovack lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Bovack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bovack in 1984 was 71, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovack 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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