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Bovit Family History

Bovit 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: Boris, Bott, Borst, Bodin, Bozic, Bolt, Bove, Boat, Bonito, Bodi

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Where is the Bovit family from?

You can see how Bovit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bovit families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovit's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bovit families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bovit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovit 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bovit. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bovit. For the veterans among your Bovit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovit lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Bovit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bovit in 1956 was 60, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovit 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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