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Boggen Family History

Boggen 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: Bogen, Bogren, Borgen, Bogden, Boggan, Bowden, Bogdan, Boden, Botten

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Where is the Boggen family from?

You can see how Boggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boggen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boggen family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boggen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Boggen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggen 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 Boggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boggen. 60% of Boggen men worked as a 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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Boggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Boggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Boggen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Boggen. For the veterans among your Boggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Boggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Boggen in 1969 was 61, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boggen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boggen 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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