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Bova Family History

Bova Surname Meaning

Italian (southern Calabria): habitational name from a place in Calabria called Bova.

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


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Where is the Bova family from?

You can see how Bova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bova family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 7 Bova families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bova's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Bova families in 1901.
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What did your Bova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bova. 23% of Bova men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Bova women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bova were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bova 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bova. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bova. For the veterans among your Bova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bova lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bova in 1944 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bova 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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