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Bogun Family History

Bogun 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, Bogue, Bogus, Bogin, Bogan, Begun, Bogdan, Boden, Begue, Bon

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Where is the Bogun family from?

You can see how Bogun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bogun families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bogun's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Bogun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogun 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 Bogun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogun. 67% of Bogun men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Bogun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Bogun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogun 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bogun. 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 251 military records available for the last name Bogun. For the veterans among your Bogun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bogun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bogun in 1963 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogun 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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