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Bouga Family History

Bouga 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: Bough, Bouza, Bouma, Boda, Buda, Bora, Borg, Buza, Bolla, Borra

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Where is the Bouga family from?

You can see how Bouga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bouga families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bouga's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bouga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouga 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 Bouga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bouga. 100% of Bouga 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
    100%

What Bouga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Bouga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouga 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bouga. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bouga. For the veterans among your Bouga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouga lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Bouga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bouga in 1998 was 89, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bouga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouga 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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