Bouza Family History

Bouza Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of various places in Galicia (Spain) named Bouza.

It originates from bouza, which translates to ‘fenced plantation of trees’ or ‘infertile land’.

This name is tied to the region’s geography and agricultural practices.

Such names often reflect the characteristics of the landscape.

Understanding these names provides insight into the cultural and historical context of Galicia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Boza, Moura, Roza, Bouma, Baiza, Borba, Bouman, Souza, Buza, Bolla

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
139	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
694	Census and Voter Lists
570	Member Trees

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Where is the Bouza family from?

You can see how Bouza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bouza family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bouza families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouza 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 Bouza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bouza. 27% of Bouza men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bouza women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Farmer

27%

Farm laborer

22%

Laborer

16%

Salesman

16%

Housekeeper

100%

What Bouza family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 694 census records available for the last name Bouza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Bouza. 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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Military Records

There are 139 military records available for the last name Bouza. For the veterans among your Bouza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bouza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bouza in 1953 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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Bouza Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of various places in Galicia (Spain) named Bouza.

It originates from bouza, which translates to ‘fenced plantation of trees’ or ‘infertile land’.

This name is tied to the region’s geography and agricultural practices.

Such names often reflect the characteristics of the landscape.

Understanding these names provides insight into the cultural and historical context of Galicia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Bouza family from?

What did your Bouza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bouza. 27% of Bouza men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bouza women worked as a Housekeeper.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

27%

Farm laborer

22%

Laborer

16%

Salesman

16%

Housekeeper

100%

What Bouza family records will you find?

What is the average Bouza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bouza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bouza in 1953 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

Bouza Family History

Bouza Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Bouza

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Bouza lifespan?

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Bouza Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Bouza

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Bouza family from?

What did your Bouza ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Bouza family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bouza family history

What is the average Bouza lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bouza family tree

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