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Boggis Family History

Boggis Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk and Essex): nickname from Middle English bogeys ‘inclined to bluster or brag; puffed up; bold’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boggis family from?

You can see how Boggis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boggis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Boggis families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boggis's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Boggis families in 1891.
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What did your Boggis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boggis. 21% of Boggis men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Boggis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boggis were Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Carpenter joiner
    9%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Boggis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boggis. 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 524 military records available for the last name Boggis. For the veterans among your Boggis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Boggis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Boggis in 1946 was 44, and 92 in 2003.

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