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Bovia Family History

Bovia Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Bouvier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bovia family from?

You can see how Bovia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bovia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Bovia families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Bovia's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bovia families in 1911.
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What did your Bovia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovia. 50% of Bovia men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bovia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovia 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bovia. 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 143 military records available for the last name Bovia. For the veterans among your Bovia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bovia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bovia in 1965 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovia 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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