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Boevey Family History

Boevey 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: Bovey, Boeve, Boever, Goewey, Bove, Bodley, Bowley, Boegel, Bosley

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Where is the Boevey family from?

You can see how Boevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boevey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Boevey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Boevey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boevey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boevey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Boevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boevey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Boevey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boevey. For the veterans among your Boevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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