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Bovin Family History

Bovin 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: Bodin, Boven, Rovin, Bolin, Boivin, Bogin, Borin, Bovino, Covin

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Where is the Bovin family from?

You can see how Bovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bovin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Bovin families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bovin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bovin families in 1891.
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What did your Bovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bovin. 34% of Bovin men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bovin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bovin were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Nailer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovin 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Bovin. 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 191 military records available for the last name Bovin. For the veterans among your Bovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bovin in 1966 was 61, and 49 in 2001.

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