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Boggers Family History

Boggers 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: Biggers, Boggess, Bongers, Bolger, Borges, Boggs, Borger, Siggers

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Where is the Boggers family from?

You can see how Boggers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boggers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Boggers families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Boggers's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Boggers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggers 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 Boggers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boggers. 100% of Boggers men worked as an Engineers Fitter and 100% of Boggers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineers Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggers 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Boggers. 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 158 military records available for the last name Boggers. For the veterans among your Boggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggers lifespan?

Average Boggers life expectancy in 1970 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boggers 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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