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Bovet Family History

Bovet 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: Bove, Boven, Bovey, Bovee, Bonet, Boyet, Hovet, Borel, Over, Rover

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Where is the Bovet family from?

You can see how Bovet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bovet family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovet's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Bovet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Bovet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovet 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Bovet. 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 297 military records available for the last name Bovet. For the veterans among your Bovet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bovet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bovet in 1966 was 69, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovet 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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