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Bognes Family History

Bognes 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: Bogner, Bones, Bogues, Bonnes, Bownes, Barnes, Boone, Bodner, Bonnet

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Where is the Bognes family from?

You can see how Bognes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bognes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bognes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Bognes families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bognes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bognes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Bognes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bognes 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Bognes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bognes. For the veterans among your Bognes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bognes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Bognes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bognes in 1971 was 84, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bognes 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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