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Boviall Family History

Boviall 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: Bonsall, Bovell, Bevill, Loveall, Covill, Bohall, Viall, Brill, Ball

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Where is the Boviall family from?

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What did your Boviall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boviall. 38% of Boviall 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
    38%
  • Farm Hand
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Boviall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boviall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Boviall. 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 42 military records available for the last name Boviall. For the veterans among your Boviall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boviall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boviall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Boviall in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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