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Boggett Family History

Boggett Surname Meaning

from the northern dialect word boggard boggart ‘ghost; goblin’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Boggett family from?

You can see how Boggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Boggett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Boggett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boggett families in 1891.
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What did your Boggett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boggett. 100% of Boggett men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Boggett 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggett 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Boggett. 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 186 military records available for the last name Boggett. For the veterans among your Boggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggett lifespan?

Average Boggett life expectancy in 1987 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boggett 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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