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Bovani Family History

Bovani 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: Boland, Romani, Govan, Bovard, Boman, Otani, Boran, Boni, Boven, Boan

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Where is the Bovani family from?

You can see how Bovani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bovani families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bovani families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovani's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bovani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovani. 50% of Bovani men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Stonemason
    50%

What Bovani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Bovani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovani 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bovani. 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 Bovani. For the veterans among your Bovani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovani lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Bovani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bovani in 1971 was 63, and 76 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovani 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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