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Bovar Family History

Bovar 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: Bonar, Bovard, Bogar, Boyar, Bolar, Bova, Kovar, Bomar, Bowar, Tovar

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Where is the Bovar family from?

You can see how Bovar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bovar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Bovar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bovar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Bovar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Bovar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovar 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 Bovar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bovar. For the veterans among your Bovar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Bovar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bovar in 1954 was 40, and 95 in 2000.

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