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Boiven Family History

Boiven Name 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, Boivin, Boisen, Biven, Bliven, Bowden, Boden, Botten, Bien

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Where is the Boiven family from?

You can see how Boiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boiven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boiven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Boiven families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boiven's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boiven families in 1880.
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What did your Boiven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boiven. 60% of Boiven men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Oprateur
    40%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Boiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boiven 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 Boiven. 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 17 military records available for the last name Boiven. For the veterans among your Boiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boiven lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Boiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boiven in 1973 was 59, and 88 in 2002.

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