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Bovais Family History

Bovais 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: Boris, Bovard, Donais, Bolas, Bois, Boas, Bevis, Lovas, Borris

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Where is the Bovais family from?

You can see how Bovais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Bovais families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bovais's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bovais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovais ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Bovais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovais 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bovais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bovais. For the veterans among your Bovais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovais lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Bovais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bovais in 1973 was 93, and 86 in 1996.

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