Bovill Family History

Bovill Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places in Normandy whose medieval forms share a similar range of variants such as Bouville (Seine-Maritime) any of several places called Biéville (Calvados, Manche) or Biville (Manche, Seine-Maritime).

Beuzeville-la-Giffard (Seine-Maritime), Boiville (Orne), and perhaps Boudeville (Seine-Maritime) are also included in this group of names.

These names reflect the historical and geographical influences in the region, particularly during the Norman period.

The variations in spelling and pronunciation can provide insights into the local dialects and linguistic changes over time.

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Where is the Bovill family from?

You can see how Bovill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bovill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Bovill families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bovill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bovill families in 1911.

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What did your Bovill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus conductor and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bovill. 50% of Bovill men worked as a Bus conductor and 80% of Bovill women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bovill were General labourer and Elementary school teacher.

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Bus conductor

50%

General labourer

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

80%

Private means

10%

Unpaid domestic

Elementary school teacher

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There are 6K census records available for the last name Bovill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Bovill. 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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Military Records

There are 670 military records available for the last name Bovill. For the veterans among your Bovill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bovill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bovill in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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Bovill Surname Meaning

Beuzeville-la-Giffard (Seine-Maritime), Boiville (Orne), and perhaps Boudeville (Seine-Maritime) are also included in this group of names.

These names reflect the historical and geographical influences in the region, particularly during the Norman period.

The variations in spelling and pronunciation can provide insights into the local dialects and linguistic changes over time.

What is the average Bovill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bovill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bovill in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

Bovill Family History

Bovill Surname Meaning

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Bovill Surname Meaning

24,000 record(s) for Bovill

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Where is the Bovill family from?

What did your Bovill ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Bovill family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bovill family history

What is the average Bovill lifespan?

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670	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees