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Bovie Family History

Bovie Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Beaufils ‘son-in-law stepson’.

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


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Where is the Bovie family from?

You can see how Bovie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bovie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bovie families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bovie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bovie families in 1891.
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What did your Bovie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bovie. 100% of Bovie 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bovie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovie 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Bovie. 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 414 military records available for the last name Bovie. For the veterans among your Bovie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bovie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bovie in 1945 was 30, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovie 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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