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Bovent Family History

Bovent 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, Boden, Brent, Bogen, Ovens, Bove, Bolen, Lovett, Coven, Boen

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Bovent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovent 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 Bovent. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bovent. For the veterans among your Bovent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovent lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Bovent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bovent in 1978 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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