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Bovis Family History

Bovis Surname Meaning

see Beavis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bovis family from?

You can see how Bovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bovis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Bovis families living in Sussex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bovis's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bovis families in 1891.
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What did your Bovis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bovis. 34% of Bovis men worked as a General Labourer (retired) and 83% of Bovis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bovis were Insurance Agent and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer (retired)
    34%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Guest Home
    9%
  • Retired
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovis 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Bovis. 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 190 military records available for the last name Bovis. For the veterans among your Bovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bovis in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovis 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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