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Bovery Family History

Bovery 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: Overy, Bovey, Bowery, Over, Rover, Cover, Lovely, Bower, Lavery

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Where is the Bovery family from?

You can see how Bovery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bovery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bovery families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bovery's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bovery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bovery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovery. 100% of Bovery men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bovery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovery 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bovery. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bovery. For the veterans among your Bovery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bovery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bovery in 1963 was 59, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovery 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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