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Bogany Family History

Bogany 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: Pogany, Bogan, Bogdan, Boland, Cogan, Bogen, Logan, Wogan, Hogan

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Where is the Bogany family from?

You can see how Bogany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bogany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bogany family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogany's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bogany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogany 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 Bogany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogany. 54% of Bogany men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bogany women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogany were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Longshoreman
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Bogany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Bogany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogany 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bogany. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bogany. For the veterans among your Bogany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogany lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bogany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bogany in 1959 was 29, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bogany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogany 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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