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Bv Family History

Bv 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: Bo, Ba, Bu, Bi, Ji, Lu, Yu, Ku, Li, Wu

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Where is the Bv family from?

You can see how Bv families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bv family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bv families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bv's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bv families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Bv. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bv 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bv. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Bv. For the veterans among your Bv ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bv lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bv 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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