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Bovee Family History

Bovee Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Beaufils ‘son-in-law stepson’. In some cases possibly also French (Lorraine; Bovée): habitational name from a place called Bovée-sur-Barboure in Meuse.

This surname is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Bovee family from?

You can see how Bovee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bovee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bovee families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bovee's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bovee families in 1891.
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What did your Bovee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bovee. 18% of Bovee men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Bovee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bovee were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bovee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovee 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Bovee. 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 Bovee. For the veterans among your Bovee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bovee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bovee in 1959 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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