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Boggas Family History

Boggas 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: Boggs, Boggus, Boggan, Bogdan, Borges, Biggs, Bouras, Bogar, Bolas

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Where is the Boggas family from?

You can see how Boggas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boggas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Boggas families living in Essex. This was about 81% of all the recorded Boggas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Boggas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggas 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 Boggas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boggas. 100% of Boggas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boggas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Boggas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggas 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Boggas. 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 51 military records available for the last name Boggas. For the veterans among your Boggas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Boggas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boggas in 1977 was 31, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boggas 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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