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Bovara Family History

Bovara 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: Bovard, Novara, Bara, Vara, Bora, Borra, Bonar, Kotara, Basara

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Where is the Bovara family from?

You can see how Bovara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bovara family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bovara's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bovara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovara 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 46 census records available for the last name Bovara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovara 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bovara. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bovara. For the veterans among your Bovara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovara lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bovara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bovara in 1971 was 49, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovara 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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