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Bogarth Family History

Bogarth 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: Hogarth, Bozarth, Bogart, Howarth, Garth, Borth, Bogar, Bogard

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Where is the Bogarth family from?

You can see how Bogarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogarth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogarth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Bogarth families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bogarth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bogarth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogarth 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 Bogarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogarth. 43% of Bogarth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bogarth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogarth were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Bogarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Bogarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogarth 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bogarth. 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 124 military records available for the last name Bogarth. For the veterans among your Bogarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogarth lifespan?

Average Bogarth life expectancy in 1976 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogarth 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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