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Bovaird Family History

Bovaird Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal) and Scottish (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Bouvard.

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


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Where is the Bovaird family from?

You can see how Bovaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovaird family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bovaird families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Bovaird families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bovaird's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bovaird families in 1911.
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What did your Bovaird ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mason was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bovaird. 34% of Bovaird men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farmers Son
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bovaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovaird 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Bovaird. 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 264 military records available for the last name Bovaird. For the veterans among your Bovaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovaird lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bovaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bovaird in 1957 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovaird 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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