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Boguslaw Family History

Boguslaw 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: Outlaw, Boguslawski, Bagshaw, Bogus, Boulay, Bousman, Bouska, Bogusz

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Where is the Boguslaw family from?

You can see how Boguslaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boguslaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Boguslaw families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boguslaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boguslaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boguslaw 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 Boguslaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sausage Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boguslaw. 28% of Boguslaw men worked as a Sausage Maker.

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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

  • Sausage Maker
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barber
    19%

What Boguslaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Boguslaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boguslaw 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Boguslaw. 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 62 military records available for the last name Boguslaw. For the veterans among your Boguslaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boguslaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Boguslaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Boguslaw in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boguslaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boguslaw 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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