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Bovett Family History

Bovett Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Beaufort.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bovett family from?

You can see how Bovett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Bovett families living in Devon. This was about 76% of all the recorded Bovett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bovett families in 1891.
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What did your Bovett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bovett. 80% of Bovett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bovett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovett 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Bovett. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bovett. For the veterans among your Bovett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Bovett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bovett in 1959 was 54, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovett 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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