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Bauguess Family History

Bauguess Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Boggess (see Boggs). Compare Baugus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bauguess family from?

You can see how Bauguess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauguess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bauguess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bauguess families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bauguess's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bauguess families in 1911.
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What did your Bauguess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bauguess. 46% of Bauguess men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Bauguess women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bauguess were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bauguess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauguess 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bauguess. 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 541 military records available for the last name Bauguess. For the veterans among your Bauguess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauguess lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bauguess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bauguess in 1955 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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