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Bogess Family History

Bogess 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: Boness, Boggess, Burgess, Bogen, Boss, Borges, Boggs, Bowes, Bress

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Where is the Bogess family from?

You can see how Bogess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogess family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bogess family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bogess's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Bogess families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogess 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 Bogess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogess. 100% of Bogess 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
    100%

What Bogess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Bogess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogess 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bogess. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bogess. For the veterans among your Bogess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogess lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Bogess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bogess in 1985 was 57, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogess 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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