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Bogerty Family History

Bogerty 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: Gogerty, Bogert, Fogerty, Boger, Fogarty, Doherty, Hogarty, Bogart

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Where is the Bogerty family from?

You can see how Bogerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogerty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bogerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Bogerty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogerty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bogerty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogerty 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 98 census records available for the last name Bogerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogerty 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bogerty. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bogerty. For the veterans among your Bogerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogerty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Bogerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bogerty in 1970 was 75, and 79 in 1996.

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