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Bogay Family History

Bogay 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: Bogar, Bogan, Bugay, Bobay, Begay, Bogdan, Boda, Gay, Bay, Bora

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Where is the Bogay family from?

You can see how Bogay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bogay families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogay's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bogay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogay 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 Bogay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogay. 50% of Bogay men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Bogay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Bogay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bogay. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bogay. For the veterans among your Bogay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Bogay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bogay in 1961 was 34, and 22 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bogay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogay 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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