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Boveri Family History

Boveri 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: Over, Rover, Cover, Bower, Dover, Bove, Boberg, Bieri, Overy, Hover

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Where is the Boveri family from?

You can see how Boveri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boveri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boveri family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Boveri's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Boveri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boveri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boveri ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Boveri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boveri 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Boveri. 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 79 military records available for the last name Boveri. For the veterans among your Boveri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boveri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Boveri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boveri in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2002.

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