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Bovi Family History

Bovi 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: Bove, Bodi, Boni, Bosi, Bova, Mori, Bond, Bo, Boris, Bold

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Where is the Bovi family from?

You can see how Bovi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bovi families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bovi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bovi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovi. 34% of Bovi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Floor Man
    23%
  • Knitter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Bovi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovi 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Bovi. 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 225 military records available for the last name Bovi. For the veterans among your Bovi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bovi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bovi in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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