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Origins of the Bovan surname

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About the Bovans

We have a total number of 208 records for people with the last name Bovan.

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Where do most Bovans live?

In 1921, most Bovans lived in South Wales.


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Interesting facts about Bovans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 184 records for the Bovan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bovans most likely to marry?

Hammonds

&

Kubickys

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What are the most common Bovan first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bovans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bovans in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Living On Her Own Means

3

Servant

2

Barmaid

1

Cooks

1

Common Male occupations for Bovans in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Stone Miner

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

Architects Clerk

1

Architectural Artist And Draughtsman

1

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