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Bovitt Family History

Bovitt 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: Lovitt, Ovitt, Bott, Lovett, Bonito, Britt, Boblitt, Rovito, Gavitt

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Where is the Bovitt family from?

You can see how Bovitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bovitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bovitt families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovitt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bovitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovitt 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 Bovitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovitt. 100% of Bovitt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Bovitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovitt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bovitt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bovitt. For the veterans among your Bovitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bovitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bovitt in 1968 was 60, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovitt 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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