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Bovatt Family History

Bovatt 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: Boyatt, Batt, Bott, Bratt, Blatt, Mowatt, Lovett, Boat, Lovato

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Where is the Bovatt family from?

You can see how Bovatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bovatt families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovatt's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bovatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovatt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bovatt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bovatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovatt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bovatt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bovatt. For the veterans among your Bovatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovatt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Bovatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bovatt in 1971 was 67, and 82 in 1996.

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