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Bovle Family History

Bovle 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: Bolle, Bogle, Bole, Bove, Bodle, Bohle, Boule, Boyle, Bovee, Noble

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Where is the Bovle family from?

You can see how Bovle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovle family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bovle families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovle's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bovle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Bovle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovle 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bovle. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bovle. For the veterans among your Bovle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovle lifespan?

Average Bovle life expectancy in 1984 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovle 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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