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Bog Family History

Bog 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: Bo, Bow, Box, Bos, Bon, Borg, Boe, Rog, Boge, Bou

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Where is the Bog family from?

You can see how Bog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bog family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Bog families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bog's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bog families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bog 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bog 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Bog. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bog. For the veterans among your Bog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bog lifespan?

Average Bog life expectancy in 1968 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bog 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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