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Bogar Family History

Bogar Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Bogár): from bogár ‘bug’ applied as a nickname for someone with dark hair or black eyes. The surname Bogár is also found in Slovakia and very rarely in Slovenia; see also 3 below.

Hungarian (Bogár): in some cases possibly from the old personal name Bogár. Altered form of German Boger.

Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, and Rusyn: of Hungarian origin (see 1 above).

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


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You can see how Bogar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bogar families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bogar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bogar families in 1891.
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What did your Bogar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bogar. 100% of Bogar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bogar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogar 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Bogar. 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 777 military records available for the last name Bogar. For the veterans among your Bogar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogar lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bogar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bogar in 1941 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogar 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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