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Bovay Family History

Bovay 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: Bovey, Bova, Bobay, Boda, Bay, Bora, Body, Bonar, Bove, Bolam

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Where is the Bovay family from?

You can see how Bovay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Bovay families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bovay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bovay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bovay. 60% of Bovay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bovay women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Watchman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bovay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovay 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Bovay. 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 137 military records available for the last name Bovay. For the veterans among your Bovay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Bovay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bovay in 1961 was 65, and 66 in 2002.

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