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Boever Family History

Boever Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish; Flemish (De Boever): occupational name derived from French bouvier ‘herdsman groomsman’.

The surname Boever (of Flemish or Luxembourgish origin) is also found in the Walloon part of Belgium.

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


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Where is the Boever family from?

You can see how Boever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boever family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boever families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Boever families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Boever's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Boever families in 1911.
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What did your Boever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boever. 34% of Boever men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Boever women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boever were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boever 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Boever. 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 191 military records available for the last name Boever. For the veterans among your Boever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boever lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boever in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boever 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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