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Bovert Family History

Bovert 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: Covert, Bogert, Govert, Over, Rover, Cover, Bower, Robert, Dover

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Where is the Bovert family from?

You can see how Bovert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bovert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bovert family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovert's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bovert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovert 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 Bovert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovert. 100% of Bovert men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Bovert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Bovert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bovert. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bovert. For the veterans among your Bovert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bovert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bovert in 1965 was 63, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bovert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovert 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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