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Bovland Family History

Bovland 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: Boland, Borland, Bohland, Boyland, Hovland, Bowland, Bolland, Holland

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Where is the Bovland family from?

You can see how Bovland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bovland families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Bovland family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bovland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Bovland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovland 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bovland. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bovland. For the veterans among your Bovland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovland lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Bovland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bovland in 1988 was 87, and 92 in 1995.

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