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Bogans Family History

Bogans 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: Bogan, Hogans, Bogdan, Boland, Cogan, Bogen, Boggs, Logan, Gans

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Where is the Bogans family from?

You can see how Bogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bogans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bogans family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogans's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Bogans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bogans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogans. 48% of Bogans men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Bogans women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogans were Owner and 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
    48%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Day Laborer
    14%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    40%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogans 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bogans. 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 149 military records available for the last name Bogans. For the veterans among your Bogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogans lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bogans in 1943 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogans 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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