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Bova Name Meaning

Italian (southern Calabria): habitational name from a place in Calabria called Bova.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nova, Cova, Bodi, Bona, Bove, Sava, Govan, Cola, Cora, Broda

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Where is the Bova family from?

You can see how Bova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bova family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Bova families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bova's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bova families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bova ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Driver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bova. 100% of Bova men worked as a Driver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bova 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bova. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bova. For the veterans among your Bova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bova lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bova in 1944 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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