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Boovis Family History

Boovis Surname 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, Bois, Loomis, Clovis, Bevis, Borris, Boivin, Boos, Blois

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Where is the Boovis family from?

You can see how Boovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boovis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Boovis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boovis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Boovis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Boovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boovis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boovis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Boovis. For the veterans among your Boovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boovis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Boovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Boovis in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boovis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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