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Boveland Family History

Boveland 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: Loveland, Hoveland, Boland, Roseland, Copeland, Overland, Borland

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Where is the Boveland family from?

You can see how Boveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boveland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boveland families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Boveland families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Boveland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Boveland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boveland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boveland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Boveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boveland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boveland. 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 10 military records available for the last name Boveland. For the veterans among your Boveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boveland lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Boveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boveland in 1987 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

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