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Bovio Family History

Bovio 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: Bovino, Bolio, Bosio, Boris, Orio, Bono, Bodin, Bozic, Bosco, Bove

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Where is the Bovio family from?

You can see how Bovio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bovio families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bovio's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bovio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bovio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bovio. 25% of Bovio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bovio women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Barber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bovio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Bovio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovio 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Bovio. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bovio. For the veterans among your Bovio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovio lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bovio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bovio in 1961 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovio 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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