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Bogale Family History

Bogale Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Bogale which is interpreted as ‘he flared’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Bogale family from?

You can see how Bogale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bogale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bogale families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogale's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bogale families in 1891.
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What did your Bogale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogale. 100% of Bogale men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Bogale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogale 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bogale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bogale. For the veterans among your Bogale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogale lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Bogale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bogale in 1979 was 25, and 64 in 2003.

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