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Bovine Family History

Bovine 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: Bovino, Boline, Iovine, Bodine, Bonine, Sovine, Devine, Boone, Vine

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Where is the Bovine family from?

You can see how Bovine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bovine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bovine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Bovine families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Bovine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bovine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bovine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bovine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bovine. 50% of Bovine men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

What Bovine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Bovine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bovine 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bovine. 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 333 military records available for the last name Bovine. For the veterans among your Bovine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bovine lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2001, in the United States, Bovine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bovine in 1941 was 32, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bovine 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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