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Bovill Family History

Bovill Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places in Normandy whose medieval forms share a similar range of variants such as Bouville (Seine-Maritime) any of several places called Biéville (Calvados, Manche) or Biville (Manche, Seine-Maritime).

Beuzeville-la-Giffard (Seine-Maritime), Boiville (Orne), and perhaps Boudeville (Seine-Maritime) are also included in this group of names.

These names reflect the historical and geographical influences in the region, particularly during the Norman period.

The variations in spelling and pronunciation can provide insights into the local dialects and linguistic changes over time.

See also Boswell and Beville.

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


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You can see how Bovill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bovill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Bovill families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bovill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bovill families in 1891.
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What did your Bovill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bovill. 50% of Bovill men worked as a Bus Conductor and 80% of Bovill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bovill were General Labourer and Elementary School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Conductor
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    3%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 670 military records available for the last name Bovill. For the veterans among your Bovill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bovill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bovill in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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