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Bovshow Family History

Bovshow 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: Bishop, Boston, Bosco, Bosko, Bagshaw, Koslow, Hoshaw, Boyson, Bossom

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Bovshow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovshow 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bovshow. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bovshow. For the veterans among your Bovshow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovshow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Bovshow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bovshow in 1974 was 79, and 70 in 1997.

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