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Bougill Family History

Bougill 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: Cougill, Cowgill, Hugill, Bougie, Dougall, Orgill, Boutell, Gill

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Where is the Bougill family from?

You can see how Bougill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bougill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bougill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bougill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bougill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bougill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Bougill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bougill 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 immigration records available for the last name Bougill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bougill. For the veterans among your Bougill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bougill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Bougill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bougill in 1980 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bougill 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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