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Bovais Family History

Bovais 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: Boris, Bovard, Donais, Bolas, Bois, Boas, Bevis, Lovas, Borris

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Where is the Bovais family from?

You can see how Bovais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Bovais families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovais's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bovais families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Bovais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovais 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bovais. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bovais. For the veterans among your Bovais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovais lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Bovais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bovais in 1973 was 93, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovais 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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