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Boversmith Family History

Boversmith 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: Coppersmith, Coopersmith, Kupersmith, Silversmith, Hockersmith

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Where is the Boversmith family from?

You can see how Boversmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boversmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boversmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Boversmith families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Boversmith's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boversmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boversmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Boversmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boversmith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Boversmith. 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 6 military records available for the last name Boversmith. For the veterans among your Boversmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boversmith lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Boversmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Boversmith in 1978 was 83, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boversmith 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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