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Bovyn Family History

Bovyn 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: Boven, Boden, Bon, Body, Boye, Bogen, Bodin, Bove, Bolen, Bohn

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Where is the Bovyn family from?

You can see how Bovyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bovyn families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bovyn's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bovyn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bovyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovyn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bovyn. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bovyn. For the veterans among your Bovyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bovyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bovyn in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovyn 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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