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Bovendam Family History

Bovendam 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: Loveday, Bonham, Kolenda, Benda, Boven, Poveda, Boender, Benham

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Where is the Bovendam family from?

You can see how Bovendam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovendam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovendam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bovendam families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovendam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bovendam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bovendam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovendam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bovendam. 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 Bovendam. For the veterans among your Bovendam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovendam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Bovendam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bovendam in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovendam 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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