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Boveia Family History

Boveia 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: Goveia, Bove, Lovera, Gouveia, Boven, Poveda, Bovey, Bovee, Boscia

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Where is the Boveia family from?

You can see how Boveia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boveia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boveia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boveia families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boveia's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boveia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boveia 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 59 census records available for the last name Boveia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boveia 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 Boveia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boveia. For the veterans among your Boveia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boveia lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Boveia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boveia in 1994 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boveia 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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