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Boverhuis Family History

Boverhuis 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: Berghuis, Bolhuis, Boris, Overholt, Verhulst, Bulthuis, Borris

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Boverhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boverhuis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Boverhuis. 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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There are 54 military records available for the last name Boverhuis. For the veterans among your Boverhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boverhuis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Boverhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Boverhuis in 1980 was 79, and 67 in 2002.

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