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Bogena Family History

Bogena 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: Bogen, Boden, Bolen, Bena, Brogna, Morena, Bogel, Boen, Boge, Bowen

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Where is the Bogena family from?

You can see how Bogena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bogena families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogena's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bogena families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bogena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogena 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bogena. 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 63 military records available for the last name Bogena. For the veterans among your Bogena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogena lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Bogena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bogena in 1969 was 48, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogena 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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